Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland Found Dead After Police Chase in Apparent Suicide

Dallas Cowboys defensive end 🏈Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent 🚨Suicide early Thursday morning after fleeing the scene of a crash in Frisco, Texas, police said. He was 24.

According to The Associated Press, Frisco police said Kneeland failed to stop for Texas Department of Public Safety troopers during a traffic stop Wednesday night. The chase continued until officers lost sight of his vehicle, which was later found crashed.

Authorities said Kneeland fled the scene on foot, and during the search, officers received information suggesting he might be suicidal. He was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound about three hours after the crash. Police did not specify the exact location where his body was discovered.

Kneeland was in his second season with the Cowboys after being drafted in the second round in 2024 out of Western Michigan.

“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend 🏈Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night,” his agent, Jonathan Perzley, said in a statement. “Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice and every moment on the field. To lose someone with his talent, spirit and goodness is a pain I can hardly put into words.”