By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 15:14 GMT, 6 November 2025 | Updated: 15:14 GMT, 6 November 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland, a former Western Michigan standout in his second NFL season, has died. He was 24.
The Cowboys said Kneeland died overnight. There were no other details on his death, and agent Jonathan Perzley asked for privacy.
Kneeland died just days after recovering a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown in the Cowboys [27-17 loss to Arizona](https://apnews.com/article/cowboys-cardinals-score-b2112073a9625a97961339ad7cad4c00) on Monday night.
He was a second-round draft pick in 2024. His rookie season was off to a promising start before he was sidelined for five games by a knee injury.
Kneeland had his first career sack in the season opener this season against Philadelphia. He played in seven of the nine games this year.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94), Malik Davis (43) and Damone Clark, right, celebrate after Kneeland recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez)
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, right, recovers a blocked punt for a touchdown as Sam Williams (54), Damone Clark (18) and Arizona Cardinals punter Pat O'Donnell (39) look on in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez)