Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Dies at Age 24
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24.
The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and appeared in 18 games for the team, with four starting appearances.
He recorded his initial 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 loved ones."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after his college career for Western Michigan.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete who "gave his all" 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 commented.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in last appearance
- Former Western Michigan standout
Legacy and Impact
His sudden passing has left a void in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
