Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman 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 appeared in 18 games for the team, including four starts.
He recorded his initial touchdown in the Tuesday game 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 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.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" 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 commented.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Recorded initial TD in last appearance
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the NFL community, recalled as a committed player with a promising future.
