Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman 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, with four starting appearances.
He scored his first touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organisation," 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 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into each opportunity.
"I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal 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
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in last appearance
- Former Western Michigan player
Legacy and Impact
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the football world, remembered as a committed player with a promising future.
