Mtp.Despite her parents’ protests, Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend has made a heartbreaking yet powerful decision — to keep their baby and honor his

Marshawn Kneeland’s Girlfriend Vows to Keep Their Baby Despite Her Parents’ Strong Opposition

In a deeply emotional turn following the tragic death of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, his girlfriend Catalina Mancera has made a heartbreaking yet defiant decision — she will

keep the baby she’s carrying, despite strong opposition from her own parents.

According to Daily Mail Sports, Catalina is currently four months pregnant and had been living with Kneeland in Frisco before his passing. Her parents reportedly urged her

“not to have the baby under such circumstances,” fearing that raising a child alone in the midst of grief could devastate her both emotionally and financially.

But Catalina refused to back down, saying this child is not only

her baby — it is also a living piece of Marshawn’s soul.

 “My parents are afraid I’ll suffer, but I’m not,” Catalina said tearfully. “This baby is Marshawn’s legacy. He always dreamed of being a father — and I’ll make that dream come true.”

Kneeland, just 24 years old, was confirmed to have died by suicide after a police chase in Texas — only two days after scoring a touchdown for the Cowboys. His sudden death has shaken the entire NFL community.

Since then, tributes have poured in from across the league. Micah Parsons dedicated the team’s victory over the Eagles to his late teammate, while the NFL held a league-wide moment of silence

Despite the pressure from her family, Catalina says she will raise the child on her own, calling it her final promise to the man she loved

 “I don’t care what anyone thinks,” she said firmly. “This is our child — mine and his — and I’ll protect it with all my heart.”