Dallas Cowboys' Kneeland Dies Aged 24

Dallas Cowboys protect lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24.

Kneeland was drafted by nan Cowboys successful nan 2nd information successful 2024 and played 18 times for nan team, including 4 starts.

He scord his first touchdown successful Tuesday's defeat to nan Arizona Cardinals erstwhile he recovered a blocked punt.

"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and personnel of our organisation," nan Dallas Cowboys said.

"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are pinch his woman Catalina and his family."

Kneeland was selected by Dallas pinch nan 56th wide prime of nan 2024 draught aft playing assemblage shot for Western Michigan.

His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for nan passing of a subordinate who "poured his heart" into each moment.

"I watched him conflict his measurement from a hopeful kid astatine Western Michigan pinch a dream to being a respected master for nan Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.

The NFL said it is "deeply saddened".