Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in the 2024 NFL Draft 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 said.
"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 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into every moment.
"I saw him strive 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
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- 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, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.