Image Credit: Getty Images Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, has died. He was 24 years old. As his teammates and peers in the NFL mourn his death, fans are equally heartbroken and are wondering what happened to the late football player. He was playing his second season with the team after being selected in the second round of the NFL Draft last year. The Cowboys released a statement, confirming Kneeland's death, which happened the morning of November 6, 2025.