GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Marshawn Kneeland, the 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has died, the NFL confirmed.

The Cowboys announced Kneeland's death Thursday morning, ESPN reports.

"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the team stated, according to the report from ESPN. "Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”

A cause of death has not been released, and agent Jonathan Perzley asked for privacy.

The defensive end played for Western Michigan University before being drafted in the second round by the Cowboys in 2024.

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