Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24: Cowboys, NFL mourn sudden passing of Dallas defensive end originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Dallas Cowboys announced the death of DE Marshawn Kneeland on Thursday morning at the age of 24.

The NFL world has been rocked by the death of Dallas Cowboys star Marshawn Kneeland, who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, and one of his NFC East rivals, New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, remembered him.

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.

The FPD claims that Kneeland’s vehicle evaded local authorities at 10:39 p.m. on Wednesday night. Troopers found the vehicle crashed and desserted, and were warned that Kneeland “expressed suicidial ideations.” Tragically, Kneeland took his own life before anyone could reach and help him.

The family of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland shared a heartbreaking statement following his sudden and tragic death on Thursday morning.

Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland, who died on Nov. 5, was raised in Michigan by his parents, Shawn and Wendy. Here's what to know about Marshawn Kneeland's family, including his parents, siblings and girlfriend.