Marshawn Kneeland’s Final Play Is Going Viral As Heartbroken Fans Remember The Dallas Cowboys Star Following His Tragic Death [VIDEO]
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Marshawn Kneeland had a lot more life to live, and he will never get to realize it.
On Monday night, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive end had the thrill of a lifetime when he recovered a blocked punt for his first career touchdown in a game where the Cowboys could do close to nothing on offense.
He certainly had no clue that his life would be coming to an end just days later. The team announced Thursday that defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died.
His agent also confirmed his death in a statement.
Kneeland was in the middle of his second season with the team.
Shortly after his death was confirmed, fans began to remember him from better times when he had just scored a touchdown on Monday night.
“Marshawn Kneeland went from scoring a TD in primetime, three days ago to passing away. Life is too short, man, prayers to him and his family,” one post said.
Marshawn Kneeland went from scoring a TD in primetime, three days ago to passing away. Life is too short man, prayers to him and his family. pic.twitter.com/kbxYh5pJWS
— Joseph Esposito (@JosephEsposito0) November 6, 2025
“This was Marshawn Kneeland on Monday night — recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown, living his dream. Just a few days later… he’s gone. So, so heartbreaking. 💔,” a second fan wrote.
This was Marshawn Kneeland on Monday night — recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown, living his dream.
Just a few days later… he’s gone.
So, so heartbreaking. 💔 pic.twitter.com/k4S4gh2P8y https://t.co/0YmjttsSwo
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 6, 2025
No cause of death has been released.
Marshawn Kneeland Was Drafted By The Dallas Cowboys
Marshawn Kneeland was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round, as the 56th overall pick, in the 2024 NFL Draft.
This was supposed to be the start of a long career.
The Cowboys announced Kneeland’s death Thursday morning.
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family,” a statement from the team said.
Kneeland recorded three tackles, including his first career sack against the Eagles. He played in seven of the nine games this year.
At Western Michigan, Kneeland played from 2019 to 2023, finishing his college career with 148 combined tackles and 13.0 sacks.
