Marshawn Kneeland death details: what happened on Nov 6?

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, was found dead in Frisco, Texas, on November 6, 2025. Police said the death is being investigated as an apparent suicide following a vehicle pursuit and crash.

Kneeland was a second-year defender for Dallas. The team and league acknowledged his passing and expressed condolences to his family and teammates.

Image caption: Marshawn Kneeland during a 2025 preseason game. Credit: AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez. Alt text: Marshawn Kneeland wearing No. 94 on the sideline.

Timeline and confirmed facts on the Marshawn Kneeland death

According to statements from authorities, the sequence began late on November 5 when a state trooper attempted a traffic stop. A pursuit followed and later ended when officers lost sight of the vehicle; a crash was discovered soon after. In the early hours of November 6, Kneeland was found nearby with what police described as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation remains focused on suicide.

The Cowboys issued a same-day statement mourning Kneeland’s death. In the days that followed, the NFL and clubs across the league held moments of silence, and Dallas created memorial spaces at team facilities.

Public tributes continued through mid-November. Before Dallas’ first game back on November 17 in Las Vegas, stadium screens displayed a remembrance along with the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline.

Team tributes, public response, and what comes next

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the organization was devastated. Players and staff spoke about supporting one another and honoring Kneeland’s memory during the rest of the season.

On November 27, Post Malone closed the NFL Thanksgiving halftime show in Arlington by saying “We love you, 94,” while wearing a No. 94 pin, a widely shared moment of remembrance.

Kneeland’s death details have now been established by police and confirmed by multiple reliable outlets. Coverage and tributes will continue as the team and community grieve.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What happened to Marshawn Kneeland on November 6, 2025?

Police found him dead in Frisco, Texas, following a pursuit and crash hours earlier. Authorities described the death as an apparent suicide.

Q2: Where was Marshawn Kneeland found?

He was found near the crash site in Frisco in the early morning of November 6, according to police statements.

Q3: How has the NFL honored him?

Teams held moments of silence league-wide, and Dallas organized memorials at team facilities.

Q4: What tributes have fans seen publicly?

At the Cowboys’ first game back, stadium boards displayed a remembrance and the 988 lifeline. Post Malone later dedicated part of his Thanksgiving halftime set to Kneeland.

Q5: Is the investigation closed?

Police have treated the case as an apparent suicide. No alternate cause has been reported by authorities as of December 5, 2025.

References

Associated Press (2025). Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland found dead of apparent suicide at 24 after evading officers, police say. November 6, 2025.

Reuters (2025). Cowboys defensive end Kneeland dead at 24. November 7, 2025.

ESPN (2025). Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland dies in apparent suicide at 24. November 6, 2025.

NFL.com (2025). Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ‘devastated’ over death of Marshawn Kneeland. November 11, 2025.

People (2025). Post Malone Pays Tribute to Late Marshawn Kneeland During NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Show: ‘We Love You 94’. November 27, 2025.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, in the United States you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.