Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 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 in 2024 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 recovered 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 girlfriend Catalina and his loved ones."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into each opportunity.
"I saw him strive his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Former Western Michigan player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, remembered as a committed player with a bright career ahead.
