🔗 Share this article Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24. The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and played 18 times 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 part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his loved ones." Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan. His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete who "gave his all" into each opportunity. "I saw him strive his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said. The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the news. Career Highlights Drafted in 2024 Played 18 games Scored first touchdown in last appearance Ex-WMU standout Memory and Influence His untimely death has left a void in the football world, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.