Marshawn Kneeland Dies at 24: Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Tragically Passes Away

 The Dallas Cowboys organization woke up Thursday morning to devastating news — young defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has tragically passed away at just 24 years old.

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The Cowboys confirmed the news in an official team statement released at 8:35 a.m. regarding Kneeland’s sudden death:

“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.”

Marshawn Kneeland Was in His 2nd NFL Season

Kneeland was only in the middle of his second season with Dallas. Just three days earlier he scored his first career NFL touchdown in the Cowboys’ Monday Night Football loss to the Arizona Cardinals — recovering a blocked punt in the end zone.

Career & Stats

• Drafted in the 2nd Round (56th overall) by Dallas in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan

• Played 7 of 9 games this season

• Recorded:

• 1 sack

• 15 total tackles

• 6 QB pressures

During his rookie year in 2024, Kneeland battled injury issues and missed six games — but still managed to appear in 11 matchups, including one start.

Next Cowboys Game 

The Cowboys are currently on their bye week, with players off until next week. Their next scheduled game is November 17 — a Monday Night Football matchup in Las Vegas against the Raiders.

A Tragic Loss for the Football Community

The news of Marshawn Kneeland’s death has shocked fans, teammates, and the entire NFL world. At only 24 years old, he had barely begun his professional career and was showing massive potential on the Cowboys defensive line.

The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed yet.