Originally appeared on E! Online

Marshawn Kneeland ’s family has expressed their grief.

Shortly after the Dallas Cowboys confirmed the defensive end had died at 24, his family offered a heartbreaking remembrance of the rising NFL star.

“We are devastated by this tremendous loss and are still processing the depth of our grief,” Kneeland’s family, including his siblings AJ Kneeland , Shawn Kneeland and Yahmya Kneeland , wrote in a joint Nov. 6 Facebook statement . “As Marshawn was making his mark on the football field with the Dallas Cowboys, he held an even more special place off the field — as a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, grandson, and friend.”

Of his character, they added, “He was kind, determined, humble, and full of love. His light shone brightly

See Full Page