Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Dies at 24 Years Old
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24.
The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft and played 18 times for the team, including four starts.
He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered 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 selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into each opportunity.
"I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Professional Journey
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Ex-WMU standout
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
