Eagles Legend Donovan McNabb Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Cancer
Philadelphia, PA – November 1, 2025
In a deeply emotional gesture that’s resonating across the Eagles fanbase, former franchise quarterback Donovan McNabb has auctioned off the game-worn jersey from his final season at Lincoln Financial Field.
The proceeds will go toward helping his longtime teammate L.J. Smith, who is currently battling lymphoma, a form of blood cancer that has forced him into an intensive treatment plan over the past year.
For Eagles fans, McNabb remains the defining symbol of the early 2000s — the franchise savior who led Philadelphia to four NFC Championship appearances and a Super Bowl berth, reigniting a city’s football pride. His leadership and toughness under pressure made him one of the most beloved athletes in Philadelphia sports history.
💬 “We built something special together — trust, chemistry, and belief,” McNabb said quietly. “Now that he’s fighting for his life, I just want this jersey to fight for him — the same way he always fought for this city.”
Smith, who played from 2003 to 2008, was one of McNabb’s most trusted red-zone targets. Known for his strength, agility, and clutch plays during the 2004 Super Bowl run, he was a key part of an offense that defined an era for the Eagles.
In recent years, Smith’s health has deteriorated due to his cancer diagnosis. Friends say he remains optimistic, continuing to mentor young athletes and inspire those around him with his fighting spirit — the same one fans saw every Sunday in midnight green.
McNabb’s jersey sale is not about nostalgia, but brotherhood. The funds will be donated through the Eagles Alumni Foundation, directly supporting Smith’s cancer treatment and recovery program.
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For Eagles fans, this story reminds them of what Philadelphia football has always stood for — loyalty, courage, and the unbreakable bond between teammates who gave everything for their city.
In Philadelphia, brotherhood doesn’t end with the game — it lives forever.
Dak Prescott and His Mission to Champion Mental Health: Turning Personal Tragedy into a Lifelong Legacy After Losing His Brother — and Now, His Teammate Marshawn Kneeland
💙 Dak Prescott and His Mission to Champion Mental Health: Turning Personal Tragedy into a Lifelong Legacy After Losing His Brother — and Now, His Teammate Marshawn Kneeland
Dallas, Texas – November 10, 2025
For Dak Prescott, football has never been just a game. It’s been a test of faith, strength, and endurance — and, most importantly, a journey through pain and healing.
In 2020, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback lost his beloved brother, Jace Prescott, to suicide — a tragedy that changed his life forever.
Instead of letting grief consume him, Dak chose to face it — and transform his pain into purpose by launching
🕊 “Ask 4 Help” — Turning Pain into Purpose
With the message “True strength is in speaking up,”
Dak has often spoken about his own battles with depression, and how silence nearly destroyed him after his brother’s death.
At the campaign’s launch, he said:
“I know what it feels like to lose someone you love. I know what it’s like to wake up every day with pain you can’t describe. But I also know that healing starts the moment you say, ‘I need help.’”
Since then, Ask 4 Help has grown into one of the NFL’s most powerful mental health movements, uniting fans, players, and families around a single goal — to end the stigma around asking for help.
💔 When Tragedy Strikes Again — The Loss of Marshawn Kneeland
Just days ago, tragedy struck the Dallas Cowboys once more.
Marshawn Kneeland, a 24-year-old defensive end and one of Dak’s younger teammates,
The loss devastated the Cowboys locker room — and hit Dak Prescott especially hard.
At a press conference following the heartbreaking news, Dak spoke with visible emotion:
“I lost my brother to the same battle. And now, I’ve lost a teammate. This isn’t just about football anymore — it’s a reminder that we all need to check in on one another. Ask. Listen. Help. Before it’s too late.”
🧠 From Personal Pain to a Movement of Hope
Since 2020, Prescott has made mental health awareness a defining part of his legacy — not just as a football player, but as a man on a mission.
His foundation, Faith Fight Finish, now partners with organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to fund free counseling sessions, youth workshops, and outreach programs across Texas.
Cowboys players have worn the “Ask 4 Help” logo on their practice gear, and the campaign continues to grow — a living reminder that vulnerability is not weakness, but courage.
❤️ Dak Prescott — The Voice of Strength
In the NFL, Dak Prescott has become known not just as a leader on the field, but as the voice of strength and empathy off it.
He’s shown that courage doesn’t just mean taking hits — it means opening up, reaching out, and breaking the silence.
In a recent message shared by his foundation, Dak said:
“If I can help even one person choose to stay — to fight another day — that’s the greatest victory of my life.”
🌟 A Team United in Healing
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The death of Marshawn Kneeland has left a deep scar, but it has also reminded the team — and the world — that behind every helmet is a human being who needs to be seen, heard, and loved.
And through it all, Dak Prescott continues to lead not only with his arm, but with his heart — carrying the message his brother and teammate could no longer share:
🕊 “Don’t stay silent. Ask for help. Reach out — before it’s too late.”
