Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft 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 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 picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick 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 watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL said it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Played 18 games
- Recorded initial TD in last appearance
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has left a void in the football world, remembered as a committed player with a promising future.
