Social Media Detectives Uncovered Heartbreaking Post From Marshawn Kneeland Following The Death of His Mother In 2024
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has passed away suddenly at the age of 24, the team announced on Thursday morning.
It was the most shocking news of the 2025 season, especially considering millions had just seen him on the field days ago.
Kneeland was in the midst of just his second season in the NFL when he tragically passed away.
His ‘shattered’ agent, Jonathan Perzley, confirmed the ‘tremendous loss’ in an emotional statement.
No cause of death was given.
In the midst of his tragic death, social media detectives have been scouring his social media channels for possible clues.
One post garnered a ton of attention when the defensive end posted an anime called Cyberpunk, which provided a real-life reference to what he was going through.
Marshawn Kneeland made a reference to an anime called Cyberpunk, where the main character makes it to the top, accomplishing his dead mother’s wishes of making it to the top. Marshawns mother passed away in 2024. So hearbreaking man,’ the post on X read.
Marshawn kneeland made a reference to an anime called cyberpunk where the main character makes it to the top accomplishing his dead mothers wishes of making it to the top. Marshawns mother passed away in 2024. So hearbreaking man pic.twitter.com/XYoEtqj7ZO
— AntiJerryjones (@bigpeenboi3) November 6, 2025
Marshawn Kneeland Was Just Getting Started
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had way more to go.
Kneeland’s heartbreaking death came days after he suited up for the Cowboys in their Monday Night Football matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
The defensive lineman, who Dallas drafted in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, was well on his way to truly making a name for himself.
He was buzzing in that game when he scored his first professional touchdown when he scooped up a blocked punt in the end zone during the second quarter.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys out of Western Michigan last year and had played in 18 games for Dallas, four of which came as starts.
His death leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of all of his teammates, family, and friends.
