Dallas Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland Dead at 24, Days After Scoring First Touchdown

The NFL is mourning the loss of a young talent.

Marshawn Kneeland—a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys—died on Nov. 6, the team confirmed. He was 24. 

“Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization,” the Cowboys’ statement, which did not share additional details on Marshawn’s passing, continued. “Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”

Marshawn’s agent Jonathan Perzley, who described the NFL player as a “dearest friend,” also shared his devastation over the news. 

“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,” Jonathan wrote in a statement shared to social media. “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.”