Marshawn Kneeland , a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys who played 38 games over four years at Western Michigan, has died, his agent and the Cowboys announced Thursday, Nov. 6.
Kneeland, 24, was from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
No cause of death was immediately available. Kneeland's agent, Jonathan Perzley of Sportstars, Inc., said Kneeland died Wednesday night while the Cowboys in their announcement said he "tragically" passed Thursday morning.
"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the team said. "Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. "
Kneeland scored Dallas' first touchdown of its "Monday Night Football" loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 3 by scooping up a blocked punt

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