Cowboys Defensive Lineman Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 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 recovered a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate 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 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 watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
His untimely death has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a bright career ahead.
