Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, died Thursday morning. Kneeland's cause of death is said to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase for a traffic violation, according to the Frisco Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety.

In a week that should have been a celebration, the NFL world is instead shrouded in sorrow. Just days after scoring his first career touchdown in a primetime game, Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away at the age of 24.

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.

Greg Ellis deserves credit for his candor. He could have said nothing. He decided instead to share his regrets for not keeping in contact with Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who dies this week in an apparent suicide.

Marshawn Kneelands cousin has suggested that the Cowboys DE was killed by police ahead of an upcoming family reunion.

The Broncos and Raiders didn't give us the prettiest football game last night, but hey, football is football. Beyond the gridiron, LeBron James is back on the court, the college coaching carousel is in full swing and MLB free agency is underway.