Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, with four starting appearances.
He scored his first touchdown in Tuesday's defeat 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 girlfriend Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete 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 esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL said it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in last appearance
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
His untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
