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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died on Thursday morning at the age of 24.
Marshawn Kneeland, the Dallas Cowboys defensive, passed away on Thursday at the age of 24.
Kneeland was in his second season with the team.
"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family." the Cowboys said in a statement posted to the team's website.
Marshawn Kneeland cause of death
So far, there are no details available about the cause of death. His death comes three days after he scored his first career touchdown.
In a statement, the Cowboys said that as a rookie in 2024, Kneeland missed six games due to injury, but still played in 11 games with one start. However, it is not known what injury it was.
Shattered, says Kneeland's agent
In an Instagram post, the former Western Michigan player's agent Jonathan Perzley said that he was shattered to confirmed about Kneeland's death.
“I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys,” he wrote. “Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field. To lose someone with his talent, spirit, and goodness is a pain I can hardly put into words.”
National Football League expresses condolence
In a post on X, the National Football League said, “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.”
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