Last Updated on 6 days ago by Vijay Kumar
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, has died. The team confirmed his passing in a statement released early Thursday morning. The news was also reported by major outlets covering the NFL and local authorities.
Local law enforcement and multiple reports say Kneeland died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police pursuit and subsequent vehicle crash north of Dallas. Authorities have said the incident followed a traffic stop attempt; his girlfriend had contacted police earlier expressing concern for his welfare. The Collin County medical examiner and Frisco police continue investigating the full circumstances.
Kneeland was a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and had quickly become part of the Cowboys’ defensive rotation. He played collegiately at Western Michigan and made an emotional mark early in his pro career — just days before his death he recovered a blocked punt for his first NFL touchdown on “Monday Night Football,” a moment teammates and fans celebrated. The Cowboys and media outlets remembered him as a passionate, hardworking young player whose career was on the rise.
Reports indicate Kneeland is survived by his family and his girlfriend, who alerted authorities when she became concerned for his safety. The Cowboys’ statement and reporting from outlets covering the team say the club and the NFL community are offering support to his loved ones as they grieve.
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