🔗 Share this article Cowboys Defensive Lineman Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24 He was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24. The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round 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. "He was a cherished team member and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys said. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his loved ones." Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan. His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into each opportunity. "I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented. The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the news. Career Highlights Drafted in 2024 Appeared in 18 matches Recorded initial TD in final game Ex-WMU standout Memory and Influence Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a bright career ahead.