DALLAS, T.X.— On Thursday morning, the Dallas Cowboys announced the tragic passing of Marshawn Kneeland, a 24-year-old defensive lineman in his second season with the team.

“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,” a statement from the team read.

A cause of death remains unclear at the moment.

Football fans may recall that Kneeland recently made a big play for the Cowboys, returning a blocked punt for a touchdown in an effort to shift momentum during their eventual loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.

Kneeland’s agent Jonathan Perzley also s

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