🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24 He was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24. Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, with four starting appearances. He scored his first 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. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family." Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan. His agent, 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 hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said. The NFL said it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event. Career Highlights Selected in the 2024 draft Played 18 games Scored first touchdown in last appearance Ex-WMU player Legacy and Impact Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the football world, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.