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DALLAS - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.

What they're saying:

The Cowboys organization released a statement regarding Kneeland’s passing:

"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 backstory:

A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kneeland was selected by the Cowboys in the second round (56th overall pick) of the 2024 NFL draft out of Western Michigan University.

During the current 2025 season, the defensive end recorded 12 combined tackles, including 6 solo tackles and 1.

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