Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, including four starts.
He scored his first touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys said.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his loved ones."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 draft after his college career for Western Michigan.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" into each opportunity.
"I saw him strive his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Professional Journey
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Scored first touchdown in last appearance
- Former Western Michigan standout
Legacy and Impact
His sudden passing has created a gap in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
