Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24. The team announced that Kneeland passed away during the morning of November 6.
Kneeland’s passing comes just days after he scored his first career touchdown, this during the Cowboys’ 27–17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on November 3.
Indeed, the life of an athlete can be fast and furious. They typically start young and quickly prove themselves at a national, and even international, level. While sometimes this leads to fame and an impressive career, unfortunately not all athletes make it that far.
Many athletes who have shown immense dedication to their sport have had their lives fatefully cut short. Click through this gallery to discover other sports stars who died too young.