Overview
- Dallas announced Thursday morning that the defensive end had died at 24, and agent Jonathan Perzley separately confirmed the news while asking for privacy.
- There is no disclosed cause of death, and initial statements differ on timing, with the team citing Thursday morning and the agent saying Wednesday night.
- The NFL said it is in contact with the Cowboys and is offering support and counseling resources to players and staff.
- Kneeland recovered a blocked punt for his first NFL touchdown in Monday night’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals, three days before the announcement.
- A 2024 second-round pick out of Western Michigan, he played 18 NFL games (four starts) with 26 tackles and one sack, and the team’s statement extended condolences to his girlfriend, Catalina, and family.