Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at Age 24
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in the 2024 NFL Draft 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 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 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" into each opportunity.
"I saw him strive his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in last appearance
- Ex-WMU standout
Legacy and Impact
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
