EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Markus Paul of the New York Giants poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
Cowboys honor Markus Paul by wearing MP on helmets during Thanksgiving game.
The Dallas Cowboys played perhaps one of the hardest games of their season on Thanksgiving ans this time it had nothing to do with injuries or COVID-19. On Tuesday the team experienced a personal tragedy when strength and conditioning coach, Markus Paul, suffered a cardiac arrest and later died. He was just 54 years old.
On Thursday ahead of their traditional Thanksgiving Day game, the team offered a tribute to the fallen coach by wearing “MP” stickers on the backs of their helmets. The team was also seen on their knees in the middle of the field together.
The broadcast also offered a tribute to Paul by sharing their own stories of remembrance.
The Cowboys play the Washington Football Team during the second of two games on Thanksgiving. There were supposed to be three games but the Pittsburg Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens was postponed until Sunday due to COVID.
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