Posted on 11/06/2025 10:18:28 AM PST by jerod
Authorities say 24-year-old was found with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
WARNING: This story contains mention of suicide.
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.
Kneeland's death came just days after he recovered a blocked punt in the end zone in a 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
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."
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...
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CTE?
bye Felicia
Sad. From the outside looking in, he had it all. and before he was even 25 years old. I heard his Mom recently died. right after he was signed up. Likely a single parent family, meaning fewer trusted family members to open up with.
At least he didn’t decide to take his girlfriend with him.
He did this alone.
“WARNING: This story contains mention of suicide.”
Safety warnings on news articles of common events. People have gotten way too soft.
Why were they after him? Was it just a traffic stop?
Tragic!
Right! An article I read said it was a traffic stop. Kill yourself instead of getting a ticket for speeding or running a red light? So sad!
Seriously!
It sounds like the driving may be part of the suicidal behavior.
“Safety warnings on news articles of common events. People have gotten way too soft.”
Agreed.....maybe that’s why there aren’t any warnings in commercials showing children and animals “in desperate need of your help” in the form of money......they WANT you to be upset....so I guess it’s ok then. SMH
Didn’t Dallas trade for someone in his position which may have meant he was going to see a lot less playing time?
It will be out on Youtube Police chase channel before long. There are so many stories just like his.
They all say they da was scared and dint do nuffin.
That was my first thought. Very sad.
The cops went to his house for a domestic dispute and didn't find him at home. It may be that his girlfriend called the police because he was suicidal at home (not sure if she was there or not).
No- there is a long history of mental illness in his family. I knew of reports about the situation before he was drafted:
https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4351053/posts?page=42#42
Totally uncool and inappropriate.
Blame the police in 3.....2.....1.....
Suicide should be made legal.
for liberals
Tragedy. Depression is real.
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