Micah Parsons Expresses Heartfelt Grief Over the Death of Former Teammate Marshawn Kneeland
Micah Parsons, linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, has shared an emotional tribute following the tragic death of his former teammate Marshawn Kneeland. The news of Kneeland’s passing has rocked the football community, and Parsons, who played alongside Kneeland in college, expressed his deep sorrow and paid tribute to his late friend and teammate.
“It’s hard to find the right words right now,” Parsons said in a statement. “Marshawn was more than just a teammate. He was a brother. He brought so much energy, joy, and talent to the field. Losing him is devastating for me and for everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. My heart is with his family during this incredibly difficult time.”
Marshawn Kneeland, who had a promising career in college football and was a standout player, passed away unexpectedly. His untimely death has left many of his former teammates and friends in shock. Kneeland’s impact went beyond his football abilities; he was known for his infectious personality, leadership, and positive attitude, making him beloved by those who played with him.
Parsons, who developed a close bond with Kneeland over their time together, spoke about the influence Kneeland had on his life both on and off the field. “Marshawn taught me a lot, not just about football, but about life,” Parsons continued. “He showed me what it means to have heart and fight through adversity. He always kept the mood light, but you could also see how much he cared about the game and his teammates. His presence will be missed, but his legacy will live on.”
The Cowboys' linebacker also encouraged his followers and teammates to honor Kneeland’s memory by embracing the lessons he taught. “Marshawn showed us what true passion for the game looked like, and that’s something I’ll always carry with me. Let’s keep his spirit alive by continuing to play with heart, just like he did.”
The entire football community has rallied around Kneeland’s family and loved ones, as tributes and messages of support have poured in from former teammates, coaches, and fans alike. The outpouring of love for Kneeland highlights the impact he had during his life and career.
Micah Parsons, who had worked closely with Kneeland during their time together, summed up the sentiments of many: “We lost a great one. But we won’t forget him. We’ll keep fighting, keep pushing, and keep playing the game the way Marshawn would have wanted us to.”
Browns’ Myles Garrett Sounds off on Monster Trade Offer Made for Him
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Myles Garrett of Cleveland Browns looks on during the NFL 2025 game between Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 05, 2025 in London, England."" (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Ahead of the just-passed NFL trade deadline, there were certainly plenty of rumblings around the Browns. That’s par for the course with a 2-6 team, especially one that appears so ill-equipped to make a serious splash in the upcoming second half of the season. But when those rumblings began to encroach on Myles Garrett territory–arguably the best defensive player in the NFL–it caught the attention of league observers everywhere.
Unfortunately for them, the Browns made clear that Garrett was not going anywhere at this season’s trade deadline. In fact, the Browns did not do much buying or selling, keeping the bulk of its veteran pieces in place and only trading off backup pass-rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to Chicago.
For Garrett, though, none of that mattered. While there were rumored conversations around trades involving Garrett, he said he spent most of last week–the team’s bye week–recuperating from a difficult loss in New England, where he recorded five sacks but still saw his team lose, 32-13.
Myles Garrett: ‘I Wasn’t Concerned’
Garrett was asked about the trade deadline and the Browns’ approach on Friday.
“I wasn’t concerned with anything involving a trade with me or anybody else on this team,” he said, flatly. “I was just focused on getting right, feeling better, getting my head in a better space after the week before and trying to find a way to continue bringing it every week.”
In fact, if Garrett is to be believed, he was not even aware that the deadline was on Tuesday.
“I think y’all were more concerned with the trade deadline than I was,” he said. “I didn’t even know what day it was until someone told me. So, me, I was just concerned about being home, seeing my family, being able to get back to my family members, seeing my niece, you know, get to be home and be around my parents. You know, that was of much more concerned to me about any more than any news that I was hearing here.”
Browns Got Offer of 3 1st-Round Picks for Myles Garrett
More specifically, was the report that the Eagles had tried to pry Garrett away from the Browns with an offer of three first-round picks. There was some question about the validity of that news, but Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman seemed to confirm it earlier in the week.
Not pursuing an opportunity to acquire a player like Garrett, who has 112.5 sacks in 125 games in his career, would be crazy, Roseman said. That doesn’t mean anything was close, of course.
Browns Moving On to Jets
But again, Garrett was not engaging.
“That’s got nothing to do with me,” he said. “What Howie and the Eagles choose to talk about and talk to Andrew about, that is of no concern until they bring me into the room. And until then, I’m focused on this team. But I haven’t heard any of those talks. I don’t read into any of those talks. And I have a team to help lead and help try to find a way to win every week and focus on the Jets.”
