“The driver refused to stop, resulting in a pursuit with DPS Troopers. However, DPS Troopers lost sight of the vehicle, and the pursuit was terminated.
“The vehicle was later located abandoned and had been involved in a crash on the southbound lanes of Dallas Parkway near Warren Parkway. DPS Aircraft and Troopers, along with the Frisco Police Department, searched the immediate area and found the driver, Marshawn Kneeland, deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
Having been drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Kneeland conducted himself well both on and off the pitch. The Michigan native featured in 11 games during his rookie season and was starting to take on a more prominent role in 2025.
Days before his death, Kneeland scored his first career touchdown during the Cowboys’ loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
According to a spokesperson for the Plano Police Department, officers responded to “a welfare concern” at Kneeland’s residence around 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday night (the day before his death) a post read on X.
Police did not make contact with anyone inside, and no further details have been released at the time of writing.
Rest in peace, Marshawn Kneeland.
