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Cowboys’ decision to reassign No. 94 is already creating friction with former teammate

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The Dallas Cowboys’ decision to reassign No. 94 — previously worn by the late Marshawn Kneeland — is already creating friction with former teammate Juanyeh Thomas. Details on the growing controversy

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Undrafted free agent Kelvin Gilliam is a promising addition to the Dallas Cowboys ’ defensive line. As the franchise begins rookie minicamp preparations, the former Virginia Tech standout has been assigned jersey No. 94.

The number carries emotional weight, as it was last worn by Marshawn Kneeland, who tragically passed away in November at just 24 years old. The reassignment immediately sparked backlash, including a reaction from former Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas, as he expressed disappointment over how soon the number was handed out again. “That 94 shoulda been off limits til my brother's contract fully expired… Just don’t feel right fr… #94Forever,” Thomas wrote .

🚨NEWS: Former #Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas is angry that his ex-teammate Marshall Kneeland’s #94 was given to another player less than a year after his death. “That 94 shoulda been off limits til my brother's contract fully expired… Just don’t feel right fr… #94Forever 💙🕊” pic. twitter.