Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24.
The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft and appeared in 18 games for the team, with four starting appearances.
He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"He was a cherished team member and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after his college career for Western Michigan.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" into every moment.
"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.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Former Western Michigan player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
