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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died on Thursday morning at age 24, according to a statement from the team.

The cause of the second-year player's death was not revealed.

Kneeland was a 2024 second-round draft pick out of Western Michigan University.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.

What they're saying:

The Cowboys organization released a statement regarding Kneeland’s passing:

"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. 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 backstory:

A native of Gran

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