Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
He was the 56th overall pick 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 the 2024 NFL Draft 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 loved ones."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into every moment.
"I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Former Western Michigan player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has left a void in the football world, remembered as a committed player with a promising future.
