Heartbreak has shaken the Dallas Cowboys locker room after Marshawn Kneeland’s passing. Yet amid the sorrow, Juanyeh Thomas found his footing in faith. The defensive back turned to spirituality during this time of hardship. His recent social media post struck a chord across the team, showing how belief can steady even the heaviest hearts.

“Faithfulness in turbulent times doesn’t look dramatic—it looks steady. It looks like forgiveness instead of offense, prayer instead of panic, love that stays warm when others grow cold. Jesus doesn’t ask us to escape the storm; He asks us to trust the One who commands it. Stay…,” His post read on X.

Thomas wasn’t the only Cowboy seeking strength in something greater during this difficult time. Teammates like CeeDee Lamb and Solomon Thomas also shared emotional tributes to Kneeland, each reflecting on the fragility of life and the bonds that extend beyond the field. Together, their messages painted a picture of a locker room leaning on faith, brotherhood, and reflection to navigate an unthinkable loss.

“You just never know, sleep well brada,” Lamb shared on Instagram among various teammates’ messages.

Outside the locker room, quarterback Dak Prescott also spoke from the heart. In his post-game remarks, he described Kneeland’s passing as “devastating,” emphasizing how the young defender’s energy and presence had touched everyone in the building.

Dak Prescott’s heartfelt statement after Marshawn Kneeland’s loss

Dak Prescott is known for his leadership on the field, and in the wake of tragedy, he showed the same strength off it. The 32-year-old spoke with CBS on Friday, highlighting the importance of embracing every moment with loved ones.

“It’s been a very tough day,” Prescott said. “Tragic loss, I hurt heavy, heavy heart today. I hurt for Marshawn, I hurt for his family. I hurt for his girlfriend. I hurt for every single one of my teammates. This is a pain you don’t wish upon anybody. You wish none of us had to go through this. You wish Marshawn didn’t have to go through what he went through.”

For Prescott, the loss of Marshawn Kneeland was especially difficult, having lost his brother to similar reasons in 2020 as well. The moment served as a somber reminder of how deeply such tragedies can affect even the strongest voices in the locker room

For the Cowboys, the legacy of Kneeland now stands as a source of strength and motivation. Their tribute to Kneeland at their headquarters in Frisco was a heartfelt reminder of how deeply he was valued.