Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Dies at Age 24
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft and played 18 times for the team, with four starting appearances.
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.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into each opportunity.
"I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- 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 bright career ahead.
