Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at 24 Years Old
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24.
The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in the 2024 NFL Draft and appeared in 18 games for the team, including four starts.
He scored his first touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys said.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his loved ones."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after his college career for Western Michigan University.
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 stated it is "deeply saddened" by the news.
Professional Journey
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Former Western Michigan standout
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has left a void in the NFL community, recalled as a committed player with a promising future.