Cowboys’ defensive end Marshawn Kneeland found dead of apparent suicide at 24 after evading officers, police say
Marshawn Kneeland Show Ad ✕ I’m sorry to share — defensive end Marshawn Kneeland of the Dallas Cowboys has died at the age of 24. Here’s a summary of what is publicly known so far: What happened Kneeland was reported missing after a vehicle crash on the night of Nov. 5, 2025. Authorities attempted a traffic stop for his vehicle, which fled and later was found crashed. During the search following the crash, police were alerted that he may be suicidal. He was found deceased early Nov. 6 from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The official cause and manner of death are pending from the medical examiner. Who he was Kneeland played defensive end and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan University. He was in his second NFL season and had recently scored his first NFL touchdown by recovering a blocked punt. His death has been met with tributes fr...