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2025 Fantasy Outlook
A second-round selection in 2024 out of Western Michigan, Kneeland played only 11 regular-season games as a rookie due to a knee injury that required surgery in October, and he failed to record a sack. The Cowboys' pass rush is built around Micah Parsons, and if Kneeland is healthy he could take a big step forward in Year 2 against very distracted protection schemes. The time he lost didn't help his efforts to develop the skills necessary to fully tap into his physical tools, however. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $6.83 million contract with the Cowboys in June of 2024.
Collects first career sack
Kneeland recorded three tackles, including his first career sack, in Thursday's loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
The second-year defensive end picked up the Cowboys' first sack of the post-Micah Parsons era, bringing down Jalen Hurts midway through the third quarter. It was the only sack of the game for the Dallas defense. Kneeland played only 11 games as a rookie last season due to a knee injury after being selected in the second round, but the Western Michigan product should be in for a big role in the pass-rush rotation this year as the team tries to replace Parsons' relentless pressure.
The second-year defensive end picked up the Cowboys' first sack of the post-Micah Parsons era, bringing down Jalen Hurts midway through the third quarter. It was the only sack of the game for the Dallas defense. Kneeland played only 11 games as a rookie last season due to a knee injury after being selected in the second round, but the Western Michigan product should be in for a big role in the pass-rush rotation this year as the team tries to replace Parsons' relentless pressure.
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Measurables Review
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How do Marshawn Kneeland's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
268 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.75 secShuttle Time
4.18 secCone Drill
7.02 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Selected in the second round of the 2024 Draft, Kneeland appeared headed for a rotational edge rusher role, but the Cowboys may need him to handle more snaps than anticipated after losing Sam Williams for the season to a torn ACL. Kneeland has impressive athleticism and should be effective against the run as a rookie, but his pass-rushing skills are raw and his production at Western Michigan doesn't suggest he'll make an immediate impact in the NFL.
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Taking advantage of opportunity
Kneeland has made at least one impact play every day in training camp so far, Patrik Walker of DallasCowboys.com reports.
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Past knee injury
Kneeland (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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Unable to suit up Thursday
Kneeland (knee) is inactive for Thursday's Week 13 contest against the Giants.
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Unlikely to play against Giants
Kneeland (knee) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Logs back-to-back DNPs
Kneeland (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.
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Low ceiling as edge rusher
Kneeland is likely to find more success inside and doesn't have the pass-rushing skills to develop into an elite edge, according to one NFL executive, Mike Sando of The Athletic reports. "He is not like Danielle Hunter or Everson Griffen or any of those guys, but he can be a good piece," the executive said of Kneeland.
ANALYSIS
The executive compared Kneeland to former Bengals defensive end Robert Geathers, who exceeded 3.5 sacks only once in his 11-year career. Kneeland was selected 56th overall by the Cowboys in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he's unlikely to get many pass-rushing opportunities in a defense that has Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence and Sam Williams at defensive end.
The executive compared Kneeland to former Bengals defensive end Robert Geathers, who exceeded 3.5 sacks only once in his 11-year career. Kneeland was selected 56th overall by the Cowboys in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he's unlikely to get many pass-rushing opportunities in a defense that has Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence and Sam Williams at defensive end.