Key Facts

• Marshawn Kneeland was a former second-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2024.
• He was 24 years old at the time of his death.
• Kneeland scored his first NFL touchdown during a Monday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals, three days before his death.
• The Cowboys stated they are deeply saddened by his passing and extended condolences to his family and girlfriend.
• Kneeland was involved in a significant play recently, marking the first time since 2021 a Cowboys player scored off a blocked punt.
• In the 2025 NFL season, Kneeland expressed that he was adapting better to the professional game.
• This season, he recorded six tackles and one sack on defense for the Cowboys.