Dallas Cowboys To Retire No. 94 Jersey To Honor Late Marshawn Kneeland

Arlington, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have announced that they will retire jersey No. 94 in honor of

Marshawn Kneeland, the promising young defensive end who tragically passed away yesterday.

The news of Kneeland’s sudden passing has shaken the entire NFL community. Players, coaches, and fans across the league have flooded social media with heartfelt tributes, while thousands of Cowboys supporters called on the team to permanently retire his number — a symbol of his relentless energy and dedication on the field.

In a statement released late Thursday, the Cowboys said:

“The No. 94 jersey will forever belong to Marshawn Kneeland. His passion, grit, and love for the game embodied everything it means to be a Dallas Cowboy. His spirit will live on in our locker room, our fans, and the star he proudly represented.”

Kneeland, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he quickly became one of the brightest young defensive talents on the team — recording

4.5 sacks, 38 tackles, and 2 forced fumbles.

Under head coach Mike McCarthy, Kneeland was seen as the next in line to carry the legacy of Cowboys greats who also wore No. 94, including

Charles Haley and DeMarcus Ware. Retiring his number, therefore, is not just a tribute to the man — it’s a statement of what the number represents in Cowboys history: power, perseverance, and pride.

The Cowboys are reportedly planning a memorial ceremony at AT&T Stadium before their next home game, where players are expected to wear silver No. 94 patches on their jerseys for the remainder of the season.

“He wasn’t just a teammate — he was a light in the room,” quarterback Dak Prescott said, holding back emotion. “Marshawn gave everything, every single snap. We’ll play the rest of this season for him.”

The retirement of the No. 94 jersey marks a historic and emotional moment for America’s Team — a lasting tribute to a player whose time was far too short, but whose impact will never fade from the heart of the Dallas Cowboys organization.