Marshawn Kneeland: Everything you need to know

The Cowboys announced in a statement Thursday that Kneeland passed away at the age of 24, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Kneeland was a second-round pick by the Cowboys in 2024 following an encouraging collegiate career at Western Michigan. In 18 regular-season games with the team he compiled 26 tackles (15 solo) including 1.0 sacks, plus one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.

Kneeland (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos. An ankle injury prevented Kneeland from playing against the Commanders in Week 7. He earned the questionable tag for Week 8 after logging a full practice Friday, and he has been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. Kneeland's return means there will be less rotational snaps at defensive end for the likes of Jadeveon Clowney, James Houston and Donovan Ezeiruaku.

Kneeland (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports. Kneeland ended the week on a high note with a full practice Friday, but he has not quite been cleared to play. The 2024 second-rounder was sidelined for Week 7 due to an ankle injury, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the Cowboys announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Kneeland's return would mean less rotational snaps at defensive end to go around for Jadeveon Clowney, James Houston and Donovan Ezeiruaku.