"Kneeland's death comes just days after he gained national notice for scoring a dramatic touchdown on a punt block against the Cardinals. The Frisco County, TX, Police Department reported that Kneeland died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head following a police chase Wednesday night. Police said they found Kneeland's car crashed on southbound Dallas Parkway and that Kneeland fled the scene on foot."
"According to CNN, Kneeland appeared in seven games for Dallas this season, making 12 tackles and recording one sack. Kneeland scored his first career touchdown in the Cowboys' loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night after recovering a blocked punt in the end zone. Kneeland was a second-round draft pick from 2024, and was playing in his second season with the Cowboys after attending Western Michigan University."
"Kneeland's agent, Jonathan Perzley, posted a statement on Instagram, stating, I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night. I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys. Perzley continued: Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field. To lose someone with his talent, spirit, and goodness is a pain I can"
Marshawn Kneeland, 24, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a multi-agency police chase and vehicle crash in Frisco, Texas. Officers found his crashed car on southbound Dallas Parkway and reported he fled the scene on foot; he was later located at 1:31 a.m. after officers learned he had expressed suicidal ideations. Kneeland recently gained attention for scoring a touchdown on a blocked punt. He appeared in seven games this season for the Dallas Cowboys, recording 12 tackles and one sack. Kneeland was a 2024 second-round draft pick out of Western Michigan. The Cowboys and his agent expressed grief.
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