Marshawn Kneeland’s death is second family tragedy in two years

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died at age 24 from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit. This tragic event marks the second major loss for his family in two years, following the unexpected death of his mother, Wendy, in February 2024 due to an undisclosed illness. Kneeland’s mother passed away just before he was preparing for the NFL scouting combine, a shared dream of theirs. He had spoken about the difficulty of this loss but found solace in carrying her ashes with him, feeling her presence and support as he pursued his NFL career. The Cowboys drafted him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Authorities received information indicating Kneeland had expressed suicidal ideations. Before his death, police responded to a welfare concern at a home associated with him, but made no contact. His girlfriend, Catalina, had reportedly received a concerning message from him and was attempting to reach his agent. A 911 operator stated the girlfriend reported Kneeland was armed, had a history of menta... download the app to read more