The Cowboys won their first game back after their bye week on Nov. 17 against the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 and their first game back at home on Nov. 23 against the Philadelphia Eagles which both wins have been in honor of Kneeland according to the players.
Broncos’ Newest Enforcer Speaks Out: ‘The Grind Never Stops — I’m Ready to Be the Force This Defense Needs’
Posted November 27, 2025
The Denver Broncos have made it clear: they’re committing to physicality, reliability, and defensive firepower as they move into the next chapter of their rebuild. Their latest multi-year signing — a veteran defensive force with proven playmaking ability — wasted no time sending a message to the league, the locker room, and the fanbase. And it was a message dripping with hunger, gratitude, and unshakable confidence.
“The grind never stops, and this contract proves that hard work always comes full circle. I’m grateful, I’m locked in, and I’m ready to be the force this defense needs. Denver believed in me — now it’s time to repay that faith with everything I’ve got.
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Those words alone set the tone for what this signing represents. Denver didn’t just add a player. They added an identity — someone whose mentality embodies the edge, toughness, and relentless work ethic head coach Sean Payton wants the Broncos to be known for.
A Veteran With Playmaking Power
The Broncos’ front office has spent the last two seasons reshaping the roster with intentionality. Defense has always been the foundation of the team’s success, and bringing in a veteran with championship-level focus solidifies that philosophy even further.
This player is no stranger to battle-tested environments. His track record includes key stops in critical moments, consistent pressure against opposing quarterbacks, and an ability to elevate teammates with his energy. In a division loaded with elite offensive talent, Denver needs enforcers — players who set the tone every snap.
That’s exactly what they believe they’ve signed.
A Message That Resonated in the Locker Room
While the contract itself made headlines, it was the player’s response that grabbed the spotlight. His declaration wasn’t arrogant — it was a promise. A commitment not only to the Broncos organization, but to a fanbase that has weathered several frustrating seasons.
Teammates reportedly embraced the signing with excitement, viewing it as a necessary piece in strengthening the defensive core. With young talent developing and veterans anchoring the unit, the Broncos now appear more balanced, more confident, and more aligned with the gritty identity they’ve been building.
Prepared to Repay Denver’s Faith
This signing also sends an unmistakable message: Denver wants leaders, not placeholders. They want pieces that elevate the team today and help shape its future.
For the player, this contract is not a trophy — it’s an assignment.
He made that clear.
“Denver believed in me — now it’s time to repay that faith with everything I’ve got.”
As the Broncos gear up for what promises to be one of their most intriguing seasons yet, the arrival of their newest enforcer could be the spark that shifts their defensive unit from solid to dominant.
Marshawn Kneeland allegedly driving over 145mph in police chase
A new reports states that the late Marshawn Kneeland was allegedly driving over 145mph in a police chase prior to his death.
A report is revealing new details surrounding the death of Marshawn Kneeland.
The late Dallas Cowboys defensive end was allegedly driving at over 145 miles per hour which resulted in a police chase at 10:33 p.m. on Nov. 5 at according to The Athletic. During the pursuit, Kneeland allegedly reached up to 160 miles per hour according to police body cameras obtained by the outlet.
During the chase, Kneeland allegedly hit a woman's car and reportedly told a trooper that the NFL star “just hit me out of nowhere” and “then he started running.” Kneeland was later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound around 1:30 a.m. local time on Nov. 6. He reportedly sent a “goodbye” text to friends and family prior to his death.
The Cowboys community has been in mourning since the death of Kneeland, and several members of the NFL team, as well as his family, have spoken out. Kneeland's girlfriend, Catalina Mancera, who is pregnant with the couple's first child, spoke out on Instagram with a tribute to her late boyfriend.
“I’ve been holding off doing this bc I don’t want to accept this as my new reality,” Mancera wrote. “I still have a glimpse of hope Marshawn will walk through our front door singing and dancing to the music he was listening to in the car. This isn’t my life anymore, I’m now living my worst nightmare. Marshawn was more than just my boyfriend he was my best friend my muse and my reason.”
Mancera shared how heartbroken she is over the loss and is thankful for their relationship.
“I feel like I’ve sunken deeper into a dark hole,” Mancera continued. “My sweet boy is really gone. The things that I would do just to hold you one more time and tell you how much you mean to me. But now I have you to watch over me and wait for me on the other side. I will see you again. Thank you for choosing me and allowing me to love you. I will forever be grateful of the time we did get to spend together.”
She concluded her post by sharing how she wants to remember him.
“Your laugh will always be imprinted in my mind. I will carry your legacy as long as I’m still here. I don’t know what life has in store for me but you will be a part of my every step. You will never be forgotten. I’ll love you forever my sweet angel.”
Mancera is not the only one who has spoken out amid the tragic passing of Kneeland. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed how the organization is leaning on one another.
“My heart is heavy. Our team's heart is heavy. We don't move on, but we do move forward.” Schottenheimer said as he fought back tears during a Nov. 12 press conference.
“The biggest thing for me is being strong for our football team,” Schottenheimer continued. “We've got an incredible locker room, that's the culture of what we're trying to build. We are bonded more than any of us ever could be.”
Schottenheimer added that the team plans to move forward at a rate that will allow everyone to process and grief in the healthiest way.
“One day at a time,” Schottenheimer said. “Because I think it's going to hit everybody different. I literally wasn't sure if I could get through my part of last night speaking at his candlelight vigil, and I did. You just take it one day at a time, and you don't have to have all the answers. We don't have all the answers. We probably won't have all the answers. You lean into one another; you love on one another.”
