Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is dead at 24
Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is dead at 24
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the team said.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's central claim that Marshawn Kneeland has died is contradicted by multiple sources showing him active in the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The article appears to be false. The reporting is neutral in tone, but the core information is incorrect.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is dead at 24
- Verification Source #1: This source references Marshawn Kneeland playing in a game on Sunday, September 22, 2025.
- Verification Source #2: This source references Marshawn Kneeland playing on September 10, 2025.
- Verification Source #4: This source references Marshawn Kneeland playing on September 26, 2024.
- Verification Source #5: This source lists Marshawn Kneeland on the Dallas Cowboys 2025 depth chart.
- Assessment: Contradicted. Multiple sources indicate Marshawn Kneeland was active in 2024 and 2025.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'Sep 22, 2025 ... I can assure you Kneeland was not a spy or in coverage on any of his 26 defensive snaps on Sunday'
- Source 5: 'Marshawn Kneeland · Jadeveon Clowney · Payton Turner IR. Logan Wilson O, Marist ... Left Defensive End'