Tragedy in the NFL | Dallas Cowboys player dies: Here's how the investigation into his death is progressing

The Frisco Police Department in Texas, USA, reported on November 6 that Marshawn Kneeland of the Dallas Cowboys died apparently from a self-inflicted wound after fleeing a police chase.

"Officers received information that Kneeland had expressed suicidal thoughts. Kneeland was found dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound ," police said in a statement.

This Thursday, November 6, the Dallas Cowboys confirmed the news of the death of their player who had started his journey with the team on Monday, November 3.

"It is with profound sadness that the Dallas Cowboys announce the tragic passing of Marshawn Kneeland this morning ," the Cowboys said.

They also released a statement remembering the young American football prospect as "a teammate and much-loved member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."

In that game, the defensive player shone with the special teams by being part of the blocking of a kick , a play in which he recovered the ball in the end zone to register the only 'touchdown' of his career.

The Frisco Police Department explained in a statement that the player was involved in a traffic chase that ended in an accident from which he fled the scene.

"On November 5, at approximately 10:39 p.m., the Frisco Police Department responded to assist the Texas Department of State Security in locating a vehicle that had evaded officers during a pursuit that entered the city of Frisco," the statement detailed. The police operation continued until the early morning hours.

"Initial reports indicated that a man, identified as Marshawn Kneeland, 24, a resident of Plano, Texas, fled the scene on foot ," the report added.

The statement specified that officers had been alerted to the unstable emotional state of the defensive end , who was later found dead.

"He had played in seven of the nine games this season, recording one sack, 15 tackles and six quarterback pressures," the former player's team recalled through its website.

Marshawn Kneeland was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He joined the Cowboys as a second-round draft pick in 2024 , after shining with the Western Michigan Broncos in college football.

In two seasons in Dallas, the defensive end had 26 tackles, one quarterback sack, one fumble recovery, one pass defended, and one defensive touchdown.

The NFL Players Association issued a message to all players inviting them to seek help for any negative thoughts caused by depression.

"To our player members, remember that coping with grief can be difficult. Support each other and take care of your well-being ," the league's Players Association wrote.

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