Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died. He was 24.
The former Western Michigan standout, originally from Grand Rapids, died overnight Thursday, his agent Jonathan Perzley told the Associated Press.
Kneeland was the Cowboys’ second-round pick in 2024. He recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for his first career touchdown during the Cowboys’ 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday — his final game.
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the team said in a statement to the Dallas Morning News. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”
Marshawn Kneeland #94 of the Dallas Cowboys pictured during a September 8, 2024 NFL game. Kneeland died Thursday, just days after scoring his first career touchdown. He was 24 (Getty Images)
The NFL also confirmed Kneeland’s death, writing on X, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates.”
His cause of death was not immediately known.
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