Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft 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 retrieved a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys said.
"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 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 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 said.
The NFL said it is "deeply saddened" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Ex-WMU standout
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has left a void in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
