A former coach of late Dallas Cowboys lineman Marshawn Kneeland revealed he spoke to the NFL star just days before his sudden death. "I am crushed at this moment and my heart and the hearts of Marshawn's family, teammates and coaches are shattered," University of Michigan defensive line coach Lou Esposito said in a statement on Thursday, November 6. "Marshawn Kneeland meant a great deal to me and I have so many fond memories of growing with him throughout my time as his coach.