Friday, November 7, 2025 - Dallas Cowboys American football team defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland d!ed Thursday morning, November 6 at age 24, the team has confirmed.
No cause of death has been provided as at press time.
“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.
Kneeland appeared in seven games for Dallas this season,
making 12 tackles and recording one sack. Kneeland scored his first career
touchdown in the Cowboys’ loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night after
recovering a blocked punt in the end zone.
The second-round draft pick from 2024 was playing in his
second season with the Cowboys after playing for Western Michigan University.
His agent posted a statement on Instagram stating:
I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend
Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night. 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.
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. My heart aches for his family,
his teammates, and everyone who loved him, and I hope they feel the support of
the entire football community during this unimaginable time. I ask that you
please give his loved ones the privacy and compassion they need as they grieve
this tremendous loss.”
The NFL said on social media it is “deeply saddened by the
tragic news.”
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