FRISCO, TX—On November 6, the Dallas Cowboys announced on their NFL team webpage, that one of their newest rookie star players, Marshawn Kneeland has died at 24. According to a press release by the Frisco Police Department, they were called to assist in a pursuit that ended in a crash in the southbound lane of the Dallas Freeway near Warren.
The suspect, later identified as Marshawn Kneeland, of Plano, TX, fled the scene on foot. Police officers launched a search with assistance of drones and the K-9 team. Kneeland’s body was discovered on November 6, at approximately 1:39 a.m. He had died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the actual cause and manner of death.
The press release issued by the Frisco Police Department may be found below.
The Dallas Cowboy team announced the tragic news.
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend, Catalina and his family.”
The NFL also sent out their condolences and offered counseling services for those in need of it.
Reports indicate that Kneeland was in the middle of his second season with the team recently scoring his first career touchdown in Monday night’s game (a loss) against the Cardinals. Kneeland notably recovered a blocked punt in the end zone.
Kneeland, who hails from Western Michigan was a second-round pick for the Cowboys (56th overall). He played in seven out of nine games this year. The 2024 rookie has made one sack, 15 tackles, and six QB pressures this season alone. He missed six games due to injuries.
Prior to being recruited by the Cowboys, he registered 149 total tackles and 12.5 sacks over three seasons with 2023 marking his best year with 57 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
