Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Dies at Age 24
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 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.
"We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
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 representative, 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 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 news.
Professional Journey
- Drafted in 2024
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Former Western Michigan player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.