Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and Wife Make $350,000 Donation to Support Charlie Kirk’s Family

Arlington, TX – September 11, 2025

The NFL and wider community continue to mourn the shocking loss of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this week during a community event. While tributes have poured in from across politics, sports, and entertainment, the gesture from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his wife has drawn heartfelt attention.

Together, the couple pledged a $350,000 donation to support Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two young daughters.

According to representatives close to the family, the donation will be divided into two key parts:

• $125,000 for murals and floral memorials across Dallas and Charlotte, honoring Kirk’s life and legacy.

• $225,000 to a trust fund for his daughters, ensuring stability in their education and future well-being.

In a joint statement, Dak and his wife explained: “This moment is bigger than football or politics. It’s about family, compassion, and standing beside people in their darkest hours. Erika and her girls deserve to feel love, support, and hope for tomorrow.”

The move has been praised by fans across the NFL, reinforcing the message that moments of tragedy call for unity rather than division.

NFL teams are expected to hold moments of silence for Kirk this weekend, while discussions about a long-term legacy fund to secure his daughters’ future are already underway.

As one Cowboys teammate privately noted: “Dak has always been a leader in our locker room. This week, he showed what leadership looks like off the field too.”

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Injury reports

Vikings

DL Elijah Williams: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring),

OLB Andrew Van Ginkel: Full Participation in Practice (Neck),

S Harrison Smith: Limited Participation in Practice (Illness),

RB Zavier Scott: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),

WR Jalen Nailor: Full Participation in Practice (Hand),

OT Christian Darrisaw: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)

Bears

DB Josh Blackwell: Limited Participation in Practice (Groin),

DL Dominique Robinson: Full Participation in Practice (Oblique),

WR Devin Duvernay: Full Participation in Practice (Hamstring),

RB Kyle Monangai: Limited Participation in Practice (Hamstring),

DB Jaylon Johnson: Limited Participation in Practice (Calf),

RB Roschon Johnson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Foot),

LB T.J. Edwards: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring)