In the second quarter of the Dallas Cowboys versus the Arizona Cardinals, Sam Williams blocked a punt with his helmet. Marshawn Kneeland of the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in September. [ Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies aged 24Opens in new window ]Kneeland grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan where his family nicknamed the oversized child “Baby Giant”. It’s a hard situation just knowing she got to see me potentially going to the NFL and going through the process. She’s still with me.”Those who knew Kneeland best mentioned his deep love of Japanese cartoons such as Sword Art Online, Naruto, Cyberpunk and Dragon Ball Z, characters from which featured prominently in his tattoos.


Source:   The Irish Times
November 13, 2025 18:00 UTC