Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland Dies
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All Week 10 NFL games will feature a pre-game moment of silence in memory of late Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Kneeland passed away this week, with authorities investigating the 24-year-old's death as a "possible suicide," believing he died "from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound ."
Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland, 24, dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after police chase
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.
Micah Parsons reflected on late Dallas Cowboys teammate Marshawn Kneeland, highlighting mental health struggles athletes face and the importance of supporting each other.
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Micah Parsons Reflects on Teammate Marshawn Kneeland’s Death, Calls for Greater Focus on Mental Health
Parsons spoke candidly about grief, pressure, and compassion after former Cowboys teammate Marshawn Kneeland’s death from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Marshawn Kneeland’s Family Guide: All About Late Dallas Cowboys Star’s Mom, Dad and Siblings
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.
Marshawn Kneelands cousin has suggested that the Cowboys DE was killed by police ahead of an upcoming family reunion.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott mourned teammate Marshawn Kneeland’s death, saying he's carrying a “heavy, heavy heart" for all who loved him.
While law enforcement agencies have confirmed portions of the sequence of events, significant questions remain.
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.