Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Marshawn Kneeland Dies at Age 24
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and appeared in 18 games for the team, with four starting appearances.
He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into every moment.
"I saw him strive his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL said it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Scored first touchdown in last appearance
- Former Western Michigan player
Memory and Influence
His untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
