Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
Marshawn Kneeland 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 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 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 said.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his loved ones."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan University.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" 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 respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Played 18 games
- Recorded initial TD in last appearance
- Ex-WMU player
Legacy and Impact
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the football world, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
