Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away 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 scored his first 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 selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the loss of the athlete who "gave his all" into every moment.
"I saw him strive his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Professional Journey
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the football world, remembered as a committed player with a promising future.
