How WMU paid respects to former Bronco, NFL player, in game after his death

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Arms locked together, heads bowed, the Broncos took a moment of silence.

In the hands of the game captains, a No. 99 jersey.

Marshawn Kneeland’s number.

Kneeland died on Nov. 6.

Kneeland, a standout for Western Michigan football at defensive end, was in his second season with the Dallas Cowboys.

He was 24 years old.

The Broncos honored Kneeland in several ways during game against Ohio on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Kneeland’s number was painted on each sideline, toward the end zone.

Before the game, Head Coach Lance Taylor wore his former player’s jersey and each player wore his number and initials on their helmet.

Fans in the crowd also found their own ways to pay their respects to Kneeland with signs, like the one below.

Before the game began, WMU had a memorial for Knee