Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94), Malik Davis (43) and Damone Clark, right, celebrate after Kneeland recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, right, recovers a blocked punt for a touchdown as Sam Williams (54), Damone Clark (18) and Arizona Cardinals punter Pat O'Donnell (39) look on in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94) holds the football after recovering an Arizona Cardinals blocked bunt for a touchdown during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94), Malik Davis (43) and Damone Clark, right, celebrate after Kneeland recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, right, recovers a blocked punt for a touchdown as Sam Williams (54), Damone Clark (18) and Arizona Cardinals punter Pat O'Donnell (39) look on in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez)
FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94) walks off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland takes the field before a football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94) rushes during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94) holds the football after recovering an Arizona Cardinals blocked bunt for a touchdown during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot.
Frisco police said Thursday they are investigating the possible suicide. They said Kneeland didn't stop for Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in a chase that was joined by Frisco police on Wednesday night.
Authorities lost sight of the vehicle before locating it crashed minutes later. During the search after Kneeland fled the crash site on foot, officers said they received word that Kneeland might be suicidal. He was found dead early Thursday morning, about three hours after the crash. Police didn't say where Kneeland's body was found.
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Kneeland's death came just days after he recovered a blocked punt in the end zone in a .
Kneeland was in his second season with the Cowboys. He was a 2024 second-round draft pick out of Western Michigan.
“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night,†Kneeland's agent, Jonathan Perzley, said in a statement that asked for privacy. “Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice and every moment on the field. To lose someone with his talent, spirit and goodness is a pain I can hardly put into words.â€
Kneeland was a second-round draft pick in 2024. His rookie season was off to a promising start before he was sidelined for five games by a knee injury.
Kneeland had his first career sack in the season opener this season . He played in seven games this season, missing two with an ankle injury.
“Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization,†the Cowboys said. “Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.â€
The Cowboys have frequently sought pass rushers and other defensive linemen in the first two rounds of the draft. Kneeland was drafted a year after defensive end Sam Williams was taken by Dallas in the second round. Williams blocked the punt that Kneeland recovered against the Cardinals.
Kneeland’s mother, Wendy Kneeland, died suddenly while he was preparing for the draft. He had his mother’s ashes in a necklace he wore after joining the Cowboys, according to The Dallas Morning News.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland,†the NFL said. “We have been in contact with the Cowboys and have offered support and counseling resources.â€
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