Cowboys owner Jerry Jones mourns Marshawn Kneeland, says tragic loss highlights importance of compassion

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Marshawn Kneeland, who appeared in 18 games with the Dallas Cowboys since being drafted in 2024, died at age 24 from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, it was announced last week.

"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the Cowboys said in a statement. "Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."

In the days since the tragic death, Kneeland's former and current teammates have paid tribute to the late defensive end. Longtime Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was among those who reflected on the heartbreaking loss.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones observes the playing of the national anthem at training camp opening ceremonies at the River Ridge Fields in Oxnard, California on July 26, 2025.  (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

Frisco police said Kneeland died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jones said news of the death underscores the goal of living "life to the fullest."

"I think we all have unfettered feelings about the people we love, people we work with, and this is just a time when you acknowledge that there's no answers," Jones said Tuesday during his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. "It makes you want to live life to the fullest." 

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