Aug 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Highmark Stadium. Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Bills' Dawson Knox returns to practice after death of brother

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 8/23/22

The entire football community was shocked to learn last week that Florida International University linebacker/tight end and former Ole Miss player Luke Knox, the younger brother of Buffalo Bills star tight end Dawson Knox, had died at the age of 22.

According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Dawson Knox returned to the practice field Tuesday for the first time since he took a leave of absence five days ago.

Ahead of this past weekend, Dawson Knox addressed the passing of his brother via a post he shared on Twitter.

Thank you all for the outpouring of love and support for my family. Our hearts are broken but we know Luke is in a much better place now with his savior Jesus. We’ll celebrate his life at Christ Pres. Church tomorrow, visitation starting at 2pm and the service will start at 4pm.
— Dawson Knox (@dawson_knox) August 20, 2022

As noted by the Associated Press (h/t WGRZ), the Bills held a moment of silence to honor Luke Knox ahead of this past Saturday's preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium that Buffalo won 42-15. Per a different WGRZ piece, Bills fans have donated over $100,000 to the P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, a charity supported by Dawson Knox, over the past week.

Luke Knox was found unresponsive in his dorm room by a teammate last Wednesday. Police have said they do not suspect foul play.

According to ESPN stats, Dawson Knox finished the 2021 regular season second on the Bills with nine touchdown receptions. He also contributed 49 catches for 587 yards.

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