Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, has died. He was 24 years old. As his teammates and peers in the NFL mourn his death, fans are equally heartbroken and are wondering what happened to the late football player. He was playing his second season with the team after being selected in the second round of the NFL Draft last year.
The Cowboys released a statement, confirming Kneeland’s death, which happened the morning of November 6, 2025.
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the statement began. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 6, 2025
The NFL also paid tribute to Kneeland in its own statement, vowing to offer counseling and support to Kneeland’s teammates.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland,” the NFL’s statement read. “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.”
Kneeland’s agent, Jonathan Perzley, also reacted to the news, saying he was “shattered” to announce his client’s death.
