Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL 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 scored his first touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt.
"He was a cherished team member 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 every moment.
"I saw him strive his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Professional Journey
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Played 18 games
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Ex-WMU standout
Legacy and Impact
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
