Cowboys Coach Dies Following Medical Emergency

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Cowboys are mourning the loss of one of their coaches following his death on Wednesday. 

According to the Dallas Cowboys, on Nov 25, Markus Paul, strength and conditioning coach for the Cowboys, died following a medical emergency at the team facility on Tuesday. 

"The loss of a family member is a tragedy, and Markus Paul was a loved and valued member of our family," Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said in a statement. "He was a pleasant and calming influence in our strength room and throughout The Star.

"His passion for his work and his enthusiasm for life earned him great respect and admiration from all our players and the entire organization. We offer our love and support to his family in this very difficult time. Our hearts are broken for his family and all of the individuals whose lives he touched and made better."

The Cowboys are still scheduled to play Thanksgiving day and will have a moment of silence and recognition of Paul. 

Paul was a former NFL defensive back and has been with the Cowboys since 2018.