Nearly two weeks ago, Marshawn Kneeland was celebrating in the end zone with teammates after recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown. Days later, came the news that devastated

F or the first time since the tragic passing of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland last Wednesday, his Cowboys teammates spoke publicly for the first time on Thursday about the shock and the grieving process associated with the loss.

With loud music playing and the additions of safety Malik Hooker and defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey’s 21-day return to practice windows opening, things appeared to be normal. This was the Cowboys’ first practice since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland late last week.

The Cowboys aspire to honor Kneeland with their effort and through their performance on the field for the remainder of the season.

Someone could be smiling, someone could be dancing, laughing, having a great time, expressing all this joy, but on the inside, they could really be fighting a battle that you never know about."

"We’re not forgetting, but we’re moving forward and carrying on the light,” Prescott said of the team handling Marshawn Kneeland's death.

ESPN report details how the Dallas Cowboys’ security director alerted police after receiving a concerning message from Marshawn Kneeland.

Highway surveillance video shows the police chase that occurred right before Marshawn Kneeland died of an apparent suicide last week