HH. BREAKING: Deebo Samuel Releases Marshawn Kneeland’s Final Video — and It Could Change Everything
In a heartbreaking revelation that has left the NFL community stunned, reports have confirmed that just two hours before his death, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland sent a final video message to his close friend — San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. The emotional clip, which Samuel has since confirmed and shared with investigators, could hold crucial clues to understanding the mysterious circumstances surrounding Kneeland’s tragic passing. What began as a private message between two close friends has now become one of the most haunting stories in professional sports.
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According to sources close to the 49ers organization, Deebo Samuel received the short video late that night, only hours before news broke of Kneeland’s death. In the footage, Kneeland can be seen smiling faintly, his tone calm but strangely somber. At the end of the 45-second clip, he looked directly into the camera and said the words that now echo through every locker room in the NFL: “Bro, if anything happens… just tell them I tried.” Those six words have since become the center of both heartbreak and speculation, as investigators continue to piece together the final hours of the Cowboys’ rising star.
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Deebo Samuel, who became close friends with Kneeland during offseason workouts and charity events, was visibly shaken when speaking to the media. “It didn’t feel real,” he admitted softly. “He always smiled, always talked about the future. Watching that video now… it’s something I’ll never forget.” Samuel revealed that Kneeland had recently spoken about the pressures of balancing fame, performance, and expectations. “He told me sometimes it gets heavy,” Deebo said, “but none of us ever thought it was this heavy.”
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In the aftermath of the revelation, the San Francisco 49ers canceled all press activities for the day. Head coach Kyle Shanahan reportedly called for a private team meeting, where Deebo played the video for a few teammates. Witnesses described an atmosphere of silence — some players turned away in tears, while others stood frozen. “It was like the air left the room,” one staff member said. “When he said, ‘Just tell them I tried,’ nobody could breathe.”
That night, Levi’s Stadium glowed softly under the California sky. Players and fans gathered outside, lighting candles and laying flowers beneath the team’s logo. A Cowboys jersey bearing Kneeland’s number 94 was placed next to a 49ers helmet — two rivals united by grief. “This isn’t about teams anymore,” one fan said quietly. “It’s about remembering a man who gave everything he had.”
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Across the league, tributes flooded in. Dak Prescott, who first revealed Kneeland’s last text message, thanked Deebo for coming forward with the video, calling it “a painful but necessary truth.” Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and other NFL stars reposted Deebo’s words under the hashtag #TellThemITried, which has since gone viral, symbolizing strength and compassion within the football community. The NFL Players Association also released a statement honoring Kneeland’s legacy and urging continued attention to players’ mental health and emotional wellbeing.
As speculation about the cause of death continues, fans and teammates alike are focusing on the message Kneeland left behind. For Deebo Samuel, it’s more than just a goodbye — it’s a call to action. “We need to listen,” he said quietly after practice. “We need to check on each other, not just when the cameras are on. Marshawn tried — and now it’s on us to try too.”
Investigators have confirmed that the video is now part of the official inquiry into Kneeland’s death, but the emotional impact of his words has already reshaped the narrative across the entire league. What was once a rivalry between the Cowboys and the 49ers has turned into a shared mourning — a brotherhood united by loss.
For Deebo Samuel and countless others who called Marshawn Kneeland a friend, the pain is still raw, the questions still unanswered. But amid the heartbreak, one truth continues to echo louder than any crowd, any touchdown, any roar of the stadium: “Just tell them I tried.”
Those words, spoken softly in the quiet of the night, will forever serve as both a mystery and a message — a final reminder that even the strongest warriors sometimes carry battles no one else can see.
