Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at Age 24
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round 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 part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his loved ones."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" 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 esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Ex-WMU standout
Memory and Influence
His untimely death has left a void in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.
