The Dallas Cowboys have announced that Marshawn Kneeland has died. The police are treating the NFL pro’s death as a suicide. Quarterback Dak Prescott is also shocked.

The 24-year-old was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2024 draft.

The defensive end scored his first NFL touchdown on Monday in the game against the Arizona Cardinals after blocking a punt. Kneeland played in a total of 18 games. “It is with great sadness that the Dallas Cowboys announce that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marshawn’s girlfriend Catalina and his family,” the franchise announced on Thursday afternoon German time.

Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has tragically died at the age of 24, his agent tells The Insiders and @SlaterNFL. His statement. pic.twitter.com/9W8hEeoWbl

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 6, 2025

NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared a statement from Kneeland’s agent, Jonathan Perzley, who also confirmed the death and asked for privacy for the deceased player’s family.

NFL: Marshawn Kneeland believed to have committed suicide

As the police have now confirmed, Kneeland is believed to have committed suicide.

The police report states that Kneeland was involved in a car chase with a patrol car on Wednesday evening. The report does not indicate why the chase occurred. Kneeland’s vehicle crashed on a highway in Dallas. According to the report, Kneeland then fled the scene of the accident on foot, and officers searched the area with the assistance of canine and drone units.

About three hours later, Kneeland was found with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. During the search, officers received information that Kneeland had “expressed suicidal intent.”

Prescott: “A tragic loss”

Dak Prescott, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, expressed shock at the death of his teammate: “A tragic loss. It hurts. My heart is heavy today. I feel pain for Marshawn, I feel pain for his family, I feel pain for his girlfriend and for each and every one of my teammates. This is a pain you wouldn’t wish on anyone.”

Dak Prescott speaks publicly for the first time since learning about the passing of teammate Marshawn Kneeland. CBS Sports Texas caught up with Dak at his alma mater, Haughton High School, after a special field dedication ceremony. @CBSSportsTexas @Johnnyresendizz @BreeAldridge pic.twitter.com/o0a1WHUEri

— CBS News Texas (@CBSNewsTexas) November 7, 2025