Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Dies at 24 Years Old

Marshawn Kneeland

Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft

Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died 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 the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.

"He was a cherished team member and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated.

"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family."

Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan.

His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into each opportunity.

"I saw him strive his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.

The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.

Career Highlights

  • Drafted in 2024
  • Appeared in 18 matches
  • Recorded initial TD in final game
  • Ex-WMU standout

Legacy and Impact

His untimely death has left a void in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.

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