🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 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 recorded his initial touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt. "Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organisation," the Dallas Cowboys stated. "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 loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into each opportunity. "I saw him strive 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 tragic event. Career Highlights Selected in the 2024 draft Played 18 games Recorded initial TD in final game Former Western Michigan standout Memory and Influence His untimely death has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.