🔗 Share this article Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at Age 24 Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24. The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, including four starts. He scored his first touchdown in Tuesday's defeat 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. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his loved ones." Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan. His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" into each opportunity. "I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented. The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event. Professional Journey Selected in the 2024 draft Appeared in 18 matches Scored first touchdown in final game Ex-WMU player Legacy and Impact His sudden passing has left a void in the NFL community, remembered as a committed player with a bright career ahead.