Marshawn Kneeland’s Agent Releases Heartbreaking Statement Following The Tragic Sudden Death of His 24-Year-Old Client

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Marshawn Kneeland’s agent is devastated over his tragic loss.

The Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman died early Thursday morning, the team announced. He was 24.

Adam Schefter shared the Cowboys’ statement on Kneeland’s death. “It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the statement wrote.

“Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.

Soon, Ian Rapoport shared the statement of Kneeland’s agent after the news of the Cowboys defensive end’s death.

“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night,” the statement read.

“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.”

Hours after it was revealed that Marshawn Kneeland had died, the cause of death would come out.

Marshawn Kneeland Committed Suicide

Kneeland died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Frisco Police Department.

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted to stop the Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman for a traffic violation late Wednesday night.

He reportedly refused to stop, which led to a high-speed pursuit. At some point, the police lost track of his vehicle before he crashed on the Dallas Parkway.

After searching the surrounding area, Troopers and Frisco police found Kneeland dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

TMZ had previously released police dispatch radio from Kneeland’s girlfriend, who told operators that Kneeland was armed, had a history of mental issues, and told her that he would “end it all.”

The publication also added that the NFL phoned Plano police after Kneeland — “texted his family goodbye.”

The 6-foot-3 defensive end will be missed. Now, his family and teammates have to figure out how to navigate through this difficult process.

The Cowboys, 3-5-1 on the year, are currently on a bye week. Hopefully, the team can come out and play in his memory.

They are scheduled to return to the field on Monday, Nov. 17, against the Las Vegas Raiders.