🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24 He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24. Kneeland was drafted by 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 the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered 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 overall pick 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 every moment. "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. Professional Journey Drafted in 2024 Played 18 games Recorded initial TD in final game Ex-WMU player Legacy and Impact Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has created a gap in the NFL community, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.