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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, including four starts.

He recorded his initial 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.

"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family."

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 aches" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into every moment.

"I watched him fight 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 said it is "deeply saddened" by the news.

Career Highlights

• Drafted in 2024
• Played 18 games
• Scored first touchdown in final game
• Ex-WMU player

Memory and Influence

Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.