🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24 Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24. The Cowboys selected 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 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 selection of the 2024 NFL 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 every moment. "I saw him strive his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a goal to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said. The NFL said it is "deeply saddened" by the news. Professional Journey Drafted in 2024 Appeared in 18 matches Scored first touchdown in final game Former Western Michigan player Memory and Influence Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a promising future.