Post Malone ended his Thanksgiving halftime show performance with a tribute to late Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died this month at age 24.
Performing during the NFL game between the Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium in Texas, Malone wore a navy jacket with pins and buttons showcasing his hometown team pride. The number 94 was written in white on one side of the jacket, representing Kneeland's jersey number.
"I love you so very much, Dallas, Texas," Malone said at the end of his performance. He asked the crowd to make noise for the Dallas Cowboys and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Kneeland played college football at Western Michigan University before being drafted by the Cowboys in 2024. He died by suicide on November 6 after a police chase, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed. The team released a statement expressing sadness, and his agent described the loss as "a pain I can hardly put into words."
Over two NFL seasons, Kneeland played 18 games with four starts, recording 26 tackles and one sack. He had shown promise in his first season before a knee injury sidelined him.
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