Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, with four starting appearances.
He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"He was a cherished team member and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after his college career for Western Michigan University.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" into each opportunity.
"I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Professional Journey
- Drafted in 2024
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
