Marshawn Kneeland death: Dallas Cowboys player dies aged 24

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24, the NFL franchise said. Photo / Michael Hickey, Getty Images North America, AFP

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24, the NFL franchise has said.

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

Kneeland scored the first NFL touchdown of his career in a 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday (local time) when he
recovered a blocked punt in the end zone.

The Cowboys said in a statement: “It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning.

“Marshawn was a beloved team-mate and member of our organisation. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”