Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at 24 Years Old
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in the 2024 NFL Draft and played 18 times for the team, including four starts.
He scored his first 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 said.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his loved ones."
Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His agent, 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 hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Scored first touchdown in last appearance
- Former Western Michigan player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a promising future.