Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died early on November 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas, after authorities pursued his vehicle for a traffic violation and later found him deceased; police said the case is being investigated as an apparent suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Texas Department of Public Safety and Frisco Police described a chase late Wednesday night, a crash, and a subsequent search before Kneeland was located about three hours later. The team and the National Football League issued statements mourning his death and offering support resources.
Kneeland, in his second NFL season, had recovered a blocked punt for his first career touchdown on Monday Night Football on November 3 in a 27–17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. A second-round pick (No. 56 overall) by Dallas in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan University, he appeared in 18 games with the Cowboys, recording 26 tackles and one sack through parts of two seasons. Tributes from teammates and across the league highlighted his impact and emphasized mental-health awareness.
