Solomon Thomas Shares Poignant Message on Mental Health After Teammate's Tragic Death

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Solomon Thomas, who lost his sister Ella to suicide at age 24, shared poignant words following the death of teammate Marshawn Kneeland, who was also 24. Thomas, a long-time advocate for mental health resources and suicide prevention (including the 988 hotline campaign), expressed his love for Kneeland on Instagram, wishing he knew "it was going to be okay" and "the pain wouldn’t last." He also offered a message of hope to others struggling, emphasizing that "there is always help and hope." Thomas acknowledged the lingering pain despite football providing solace, recognizing there are no perfect words to ease such a loss.