Why Post Malone wore ‘No 94’ at Cowboys vs Chiefs Thanksgiving game. Real reason revealed

Post Malone sported a No. 94 patch on his jacket during the Dallas Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday

Published on: Nov 28, 2025, 05:23:24 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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During his electrifying halftime performance at the Dallas Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday, at AT&T Stadium, country-rock star Post Malone paid a tribute to late Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. He sported a No. 94 patch on his jacket. The emotional gesture, which drew widespread praise from fans and players alike, came just weeks after Kneeland's tragic death by suicide on November 6, 2025.

Post Malone performs during halftime of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Malone capped his set with a direct shoutout, declaring, "We love you 94, we love you," to a roaring crowd, honoring the 24-year-old's memory amid the holiday festivities.

What happened to Marshawn Kneeland?

Kneeland, a second-round draft pick out of Western Michigan in 2024, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase on November 5.

The sequence of events began late on November 5, when Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted to stop Kneeland for a traffic violation near Frisco at around 10:33 PM. He allegedly sped off, leading officers on a short chase before crashing into a pickup truck on the Dallas North Tollway access road. The truck’s driver walked away unharmed, but Kneeland ran from the scene. A large search effort involving drones and K-9 units followed, and officers located his body at 1:31 AM in a nearby field.

Roughly an hour before the chase, Plano police had checked his residence after a welfare call but found no one home. According to dispatch audio obtained by NBC News, Kneeland had sent “goodbye” messages to family members, prompting his girlfriend, Catalina, to warn authorities he was armed and struggling with mental-health issues.

Kneeland had been one of the team’s most promising young defenders, drafted 56th overall in 2024 and appearing in seven games this season with 12 tackles and a sack. Just two days before his death, he scored his first NFL touchdown on a blocked punt return against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football.

The Cowboys held a moment of silence for Kneeland before their Nov. 17 game against the Raiders.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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