🔗 Share this article Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Dies at Age 24 Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 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 the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt. "Marshawn was a beloved teammate and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys said. "Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his loved ones." Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University. His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into each opportunity. "I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented. The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the news. Career Highlights Drafted in 2024 Played 18 games Scored first touchdown in last appearance Former Western Michigan player Legacy and Impact Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has created a gap in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.