Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, including four starts.
He scored his first touchdown in Tuesday’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt.
“Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization,” the Dallas Cowboys said.
“Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and her family.”
Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his “heart ached” for the passing of a player who “poured his heart out” at every turn.
“I watched him fight his way from being a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to becoming a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys,” Perzley said.
The NFL said it is “deeply saddened.”
