{"id":28399,"date":"2025-11-06T22:57:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T22:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=28399"},"modified":"2025-11-06T22:57:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T22:57:18","slug":"dallas-cowboys-defensive-end-marshawn-kneeland-dies-at-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=28399","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"548\">The Dallas Cowboys are mourning the sudden loss of defensive end <strong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"268\">Marshawn Kneeland<\/strong>, who has died at just 24 years old. The young athlete had played as recently as Monday night, when he scored his first career touchdown during the Cowboys\u2019 game against the Arizona Cardinals. His death was confirmed by the team in an emotional announcement on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"999\">\u201cIt is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,\u201d the organization said in a statement. \u201cMarshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.\u201d The NFL also released a statement expressing condolences, saying it is in contact with the Cowboys to provide support to the team, players, and staff.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1318\">Kneeland\u2019s agent confirmed the news on X, formerly Twitter, as tributes began pouring in from teammates, fans, and fellow players across the league. The NFL described him as a \u201crising talent with infectious energy and unwavering commitment,\u201d adding that his loss was \u201cdeeply felt throughout the football community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1748\">Born in Michigan, Kneeland played college football for <strong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1406\">Western Michigan University<\/strong> from 2019 to 2023 before being selected 56th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. He appeared in 11 games as a rookie and had started three this season. Known for his drive and heart both on and off the field, Kneeland leaves behind a legacy of promise, perseverance, and passion for the game.<br data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1697\" \/><strong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1746\">Rest in peace, Marshawn Kneeland (2001\u20132025).<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys are mourning the sudden loss of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who has died at just 24 years old. 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