The Dallas Cowboys announced the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, with reports indicating the cause was a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit and vehicle crash. The team released a statement expressing sorrow and offering support to Kneeland’s loved ones, and authorities indicated he was found dead in the Dallas area after the incident occurred overnight on November 5–6, 2025. Public reports confirm he played for the Cowboys after being drafted in 2024 and appeared in multiple games this season. [sources from major outlets reported by November 2025]