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.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically died at the age of 24, the team announced on Thursday morning.Many paid tribute to Kneeland following the news, but the NFL has asked that the late defensive end also be honored at the 12 games on Sunday: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that

The late Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland’s family shared a poignant tribute to him following his death at age 24 in 2025. Kneeland died by suicide following a police chase on 6, 2025, according to the Frisco Police Department.

The NFL sent a memo to all teams asking them to hold a moment of silence for Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland before kickoff.

"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the team said.

The NFL community is in shock after the sudden death of 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, coming just days after he celebrated his first NFL touchdown. What should have been a joyful week, including a long-planned family reunion ...

On Thursday, it was announced that Dallas Cowboys defense end Marshawn Kneeland died at the age of 24. According to a statement from the Texas Department of Pub

Former Dallas Cowboys player and assistant coach Greg Ellis wonders if he missed clues prior to defensive end Marshawn Kneeland's death by suicide.