Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at Age 24
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and appeared in 18 games for the team, including four starts.
He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt.
"He was a cherished team member and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into each opportunity.
"I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Ex-WMU standout
Memory and Influence
His sudden passing has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
