Mtp.“WE JUST PRACTICED YESTERDAY…” – DAK PRESCOTT’S HEARTBREAKING WORDS LEFT THE NFL IN SILENCE.

When Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott stepped onto the field before Sunday’s game wearing a small wristband that read “Ask for Help,” fans assumed it was another mental health awareness message — something Dak has long championed. But few knew the devastating truth behind it. The wristband was a tribute to Marshawn Kneeland, Dak’s close friend and teammate, who passed away just one day after their final training session together.

Dak’s voice trembled as he faced reporters after the game. “He told me he was fine,” he whispered, eyes red and distant. “We just practiced yesterday. He was laughing, he was smiling. And now… he’s gone.” The quarterback — known for his calm under pressure and his strength through personal tragedy — broke down mid-sentence, his emotions raw and unfiltered. It was a moment that silenced not only the press room but the entire football world watching.

Sources close to the team said Dak and Marshawn shared more than a locker room — they shared brotherhood. The two often stayed late after practice, reviewing plays and talking about life beyond the game. “Marshawn looked up to Dak,” one teammate said. “He called him a mentor, a big brother. Losing him hit Dak harder than anyone can imagine.”

In the days following the tragedy, the Cowboys organization has come together in mourning. Coaches described the atmosphere at training camp as “heavy but united.” Players have begun wearing custom patches with Marshawn’s initials on their jerseys, and the team plans to dedicate their next home game to his memory — a full tribute, complete with a moment of silence and video montage celebrating his short but impactful career.

Prescott’s emotional message after the loss has since gone viral, resonating deeply with fans across the country. His words — “Check on your people. Even when they say they’re fine — check again.” — have sparked conversations about mental health in sports, and the importance of noticing the signs that too often go unseen. “He was always the strong one,” Dak said quietly. “But sometimes, the ones who lift us up are the ones hurting the most.”

Now, as the Cowboys prepare to take the field again, the spirit of Marshawn Kneeland lingers — in every huddle, every snap, every shared look between teammates who refuse to forget. “We’ll play for him,” Dak said. “Because that’s what brothers do.”