Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at 24 Years Old
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24.
The Cowboys selected 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.
"He was a cherished team member and member of our organisation," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football 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 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 tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Scored first touchdown in last appearance
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
