Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Dies at Age 24
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24.
The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, including four starts.
He scored his first touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved 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 selection of the 2024 NFL 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 goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL said it is "deeply saddened" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Former Western Michigan standout
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
