Just days after scoring his first career touchdown, Dallas Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24. Article content

The team announced the death of the defensive lineman on Thursday morning, but did not release any details. Article content Article content

“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the Cowboys said in a statement. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization.

“Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”

The NFL said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates.

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