Through Carlo ‘BIG CED’ Thornton
November 6, 2025
Knieland was 24 years old.
Dallas Cowboys second-year defenseman Marshawn Kneeland was found dead Thursday, November 6, of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The team announced Kneeland’s death that day.
“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.”
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– Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 6, 2025
Kneeland scored his first NFL touchdown after recovering a blocked punt in the end zone during the Cowboys’ Nov. 3 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
ESPN reported that Frisco (Texas) police. declared Kneeland was found after responding to a call from the Texas Department of Public Safety to assist in locating a vehicle.
According to police, the individual eluded DPS troopers while the car was being chased around 10:39 PM CT on November 5. The vehicle crashed on the southbound Dallas Parkway and according to a police report, Kneeland fled the scene as officers searched with assistance from the K-9 and drone units.
Kneeland was found about three hours later. While searching for him, police officers said they received information that the defensive target was “expressing suicidal ideation.”
Kneeland was selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Cowboys out of Western Michigan University. This season, an injury kept him out of two games, but he had 15 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and six quarterback hurries.
In his rookie season, he also missed six games due to a knee injury. For his freshman year, he recorded 17 tackles, two tackles for loss, 13 quarterback pressures, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery.
In a statement, the NFL said it was “deeply saddened” by Kneeland’s death and had “offered support and guidance resources” to the Cowboys.
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