Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection 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 2024 and appeared in 18 games for the team, including four starts.
He scored his first touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organisation," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into every moment.
"I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
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
- Former Western Michigan standout
Memory and Influence
His untimely death has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a bright career ahead.
