Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, was found dead of an apparent suicide in Frisco, Texas, after evading police in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, was found dead of an apparent suicide in Frisco, Texas, early Thursday morning. The incident followed a police chase on Wednesday night, where Kneeland evaded Texas Department of Public Safety troopers for a traffic violation. Frisco police joined the pursuit, but authorities lost sight of his vehicle, which was later found crashed. Kneeland fled the scene on foot, and during the subsequent search, officers were informed he might be suicidal. He was discovered dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound approximately three hours after the crash. Kneeland, a 2024 second-round draft pick in his second season, was a promising player. His agent, Jonathan Perzley, expressed profound sadness, stating Kneeland 'poured his heart into every snap.' The Cowboys organization, the NFL, and his former coaches at Western Michigan also shared their grief, remembering him as a beloved teammate and an impactful individual. The article notes his mother died suddenly before the draft, and he wore her ashes in a necklace.
