Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24

[ad_1] Dallas Cowboys defensive finish Marshawn Kneeland has died at 24, in keeping with the staff and his agent.

Kneeland was a second-round pick of Western Michigan in 2024 and performed in a reserve function for the Cowboys.

No reason for loss of life was introduced.

<img alt="PHOTO: Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland celebrates after recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas." class="hsDdd NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl vBqtr KrDt itslR SjwtZ hakZw HlUVI " data-testid="prism-image" draggable="false" loading="lazy" src="https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/d5596697-5bad-4f1e-ba6e-99f14a2cb1f7/marshawn-kneeland-mo_1762441297034_hpMain.jpg"/> Dallas Cowboys defensive finish Marshawn Kneeland, Malik Davis and Damone Clark, proper, rejoice after Kneeland recovered a blocked punt for a landing within the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.

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"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our group," the Cowboys stated in an announcement. "Our ideas and prayers concerning Marshawn are along with his girlfriend Catalina and his household."

Kneeland scored a landing when he recovered a blocked punt towards the Cardinals on Monday, the one certainly one of his profession.

"I'm shattered to verify that my shopper and dearest buddy Marshawn Kneeland handed away final night time," his agent, Jonathan Perzley, stated in an announcement. "I watched him combat his manner from a hopeful child at Western Michigan with a dream to being a revered skilled for the Dallas Cowboys."

"Marshawn poured his coronary heart into each snap, each follow, and each second on the sector," he continued. "To lose somebody along with his expertise, spirit, and goodness is a ache I can hardly put into phrases."

Kneeland performed 11 video games as a rookie final yr after which seven video games this season. He had his solely profession sack within the opening sport this season towards the Eagles.