Concerning New Details Emerge From Moments Before The Tragic Death Of Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland
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Additional details have surfaced following the tragic death of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.
The Cowboys announced the 24-year-old’s passing on Thursday morning, expressing devastation over the troubling incident.
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the NFC East side said in a statement. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”
According to the Fort Worth-Star Telegram’s Nick Harris, who spoke to the Plano Police Department, officers responded to a welfare concern at the player’s residence at 11:40 p.m. CT on Wednesday. Harris notes that the officers did not make contact with anyone at the residence.
According to a spokesman for the Plano Police Department, officers responded to “a welfare concern” at Marshawn Kneeland’s residence at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday night and did not make contact with anyone at the residence.
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— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) November 6, 2025
The player’s agent, John Perzley, has since issued a statement.
“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night,” he wrote. “I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys. Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field. To lose someone with his talent, spirit, and goodness is a pain I can hardly put into words.”
Marshawn Kneeland’s Agent Asks For Support
Perzley urged the football community to support Kneeland’s family and teammates through what will be a challenging time.
“My heart aches for his family, his teammates, and everyone who loved him,” he added. “And I hope they feel the support of the entire football community during this unimaginable time. I ask that you please give his loved ones the privacy and compassion they need as they grieve this tremendous loss.”
Kneeland was in his second year with the Cowboys after being drafted in the second round last year following a college spell at Western Michigan. His final social media posts have gone viral in the wake of his death.
The 24-year-old played 18 games in the pros, registering 26 tackles, five for loss, and one sack.
He scored the first touchdown of his career against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night, recovering a blocked punt in the end zone.
