🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24. Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in the 2024 NFL Draft and played 18 times for the team, with four starting appearances. He recorded his initial touchdown in the Tuesday game 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 family." Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan University. His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" into each opportunity. "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 commented. The NFL said it is "deeply saddened" by the news. Career Highlights Drafted in 2024 Appeared in 18 matches Recorded initial TD in last appearance Ex-WMU player Legacy and Impact Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has left a void in the NFL community, recalled as a committed player with a bright career ahead.