Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died, the team announced Thursday morning .

He was 24 years old.

"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.”

Plano Police confirmed to NBC 5 that police officers responded to a "welfare concern" at Kneeland's residence at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday but did not make contact with anyone at the residence. Neither the team nor officials have confirmed any other details about Kneeland's death.

Jonathan Perzley, Kneeland's agent, released a statement on Thursday morning, saying Kneeland was a dear friend who poure

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