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Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland passed away this morning at the age of 24, the team said in a statement via NFL Media.
“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.”
Kneeland’s agent also released a statement:
#Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has tragically died at the age of 24, his agent tells The Insiders and @SlaterNFL. His statement. pic.twitter.com/9W8hEeoWbl
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 6, 2025
This is a horrifically tragic situation and our thoughts and prayers go out to Kneeland’s family and loved ones at this time.
Kneeland, 24, was a three-year starter at Western Michigan and earned second-team All-MAC honors in 2023. The Cowboys selected him with the No. 56 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In 2025, Kneeland appeared in seven games for the Cowboys and had 12 total tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and a touchdown on a blocked punt.
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