Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24.
The Cowboys selected 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.
"We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the loss of the athlete who "gave his all" into every moment.
"I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL said it is "deeply saddened" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Played 18 games
- Recorded initial TD in last appearance
- Former Western Michigan standout
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
