Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and appeared in 18 games for the team, including four starts.
He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate 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 selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan University.
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 dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Professional Journey
- Drafted in 2024
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in last appearance
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
His untimely death has left a void in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
