Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at 24 Years Old
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24.
The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and appeared in 18 games for the team, with four starting appearances.
He scored his first touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organisation," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his loved ones."
Kneeland was selected by Dallas 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 "gave his all" into every moment.
"I watched him fight 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 "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in last appearance
- Former Western Michigan standout
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.
