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The news comes just days after Kneeland scored his first career TD
Published Nov 06, 2025 • 2 minute read
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland looks on during a game against the Carolina Panthers.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland looks on during a game against the Carolina Panthers. AP Photo
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Just days after scoring his first career touchdown, Dallas Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24.
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The team announced the death of the defensive lineman on Thursday morning, but did not release any details.
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“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the Cowboys said in a statement. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization.
“Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”
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The NFL said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates. We have been in contact with the Cowboys and have offered support and counseling resources.”
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates. pic.twitter.com/4kowniiC0c
— NFL (@NFL) November 6, 2025
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Kneeland’s agent, Jonathan Perzley, confirmed his client’s death in a statement to NFL.com,
“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night.” Perzley wrote. “I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys. Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field. To lose someone with his talent, spirit, and goodness is a pain I can hardly put into words.
“My heart aches for his family, his teammates, and everyone who loved him, and I hope they feel the support of the entire football community during this unimaginable time. I ask that you please give his loved ones the privacy and compassion they need as they grieve this tremendous loss.”
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The Cowboys selected Kneeland in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft, 56th overall, out of Western Michigan. He played in 18 games for Dallas, starting four, and had 26 tackles, four QB hits and one sack in his career.
During Monday night’s 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Kneeland recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for his first career touchdown.
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