đź”— Share this article Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at Age 24 He was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24. The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and appeared in 18 games for the team, with four starting appearances. He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered 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 partner Catalina and his loved ones." Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection 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 saw him strive his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said. The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news. Career Highlights Drafted in 2024 Appeared in 18 matches Scored first touchdown in last appearance Ex-WMU standout Legacy and Impact His untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, recalled as a committed player with a promising future.