Late Cowboys Star Marshawn Kneeland’s Girlfriend Pregnant

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Catalina Mancera, the girlfriend of the late Dallas Cowboys star Marshawn Kneeland, is expecting their child. The news comes just days after Kneeland’s reported passing from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on November 6th.

A Community Rallies Support

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer announced the news during a press conference on November 12th. To support Mancera during this incredibly difficult time, Schottenheimer has established the “Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund.” This fund aims to provide financial assistance for her pregnancy and the transition into life without Kneeland.

Schottenheimer shared his condolences, stating, “We had an opportunity last night to celebrate Marshawn’s life, tell some stories. Share, laugh, cry. Marshawn loved the words ‘one love.’ So we talked a lot about love, as we grieve.” He described Kneeland, who was 24, as having “the most playful spirit of any young man I’ve been around.”

Mancera Breaks Her Silence

Catalina Mancera, 22, also broke her silence regarding Kneeland’s passing. In a statement to the Daily Mail, she expressed her deep grief, saying, “I’m grieving hard right now. It will be a long time before I’ll feel ready to talk at any length.” She noted that the family is in the “early stages of everything” and still working on funeral arrangements.

Reports suggest that Kneeland may have been involved in a police chase shortly before his death. Loved ones believe that his struggles with mental health, exacerbated by the loss of his mother prior to the NFL draft, may have played a role in the tragedy. Farewell text messages were reportedly sent to family and friends before his death.

A Difficult Time for Loved Ones

Mancera reportedly alerted police that Kneeland was armed and potentially suicidal after he refused to stop for a traffic violation in Frisco, Texas, initiating a pursuit. The situation underscores the profound impact of mental health challenges and the devastating loss experienced by those left behind.

The establishment of the Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund offers a way for the community to provide tangible support to Mancera as she navigates this incredibly challenging period and prepares to welcome their child. It’s a testament to the impact Kneeland had on those around him.