Football player Marshawn Kneeland, who played with the Dallas Cowboys, is no more. Although the reason behind his death has not been confirmed yet, Frisco police speculated that the 24-year-old player could have died by suicide. According to a report by Yahoo Sports, his body showed signs of a gunshot wound, which police speculate was self-inflicted.On November 6, the Frisco police released a statement on X, writing:“On November 5, 2025, at approximately 10:39 p.m., the Frisco Police Department responded to assist the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with locating a vehicle that had evaded troopers during a pursuit that entered the city of Frisco. After losing visual of the vehicle, troopers located it minutes later, crashed on southbound Dallas Parkway near Warren Parkway.”The outlet mentions that police officials were also requested for a welfare check at an address, which reportedly was Kneeland’s. Initially, officials thought that the subject, in this case Marshawn Kneeland, escaped the scene. They searched the vicinity. They reportedly received intel that the player had suicidal tendencies. The statement further mentioned:“Kneeland was later located at 1:31a.m., deceased with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The cause/manner of death will be determined by the Collin County Medical Examiner's Office. At this time, no further details will be released as the investigation remains ongoing. Our heartfelt condolences to the Kneeland family and friends.”According to a report by CNN Sports, police officials were in contact with Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend. The dispatch audio, which CNN received, mentioned that his girlfriend tried to get in touch with Kneeland’s agent, but they wanted her to reach out to him first. However, she informed that the player struggled with mental illness.Dallas Cowboys, the NFL, and Marshawn Kneeland’s family release statements following the news of his deathOn November 6, the Dallas Cowboys took to X in light of Kneeland’s death. They wrote:“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”The NFL also shared a statement while mentioning that they are with Kneeland’s family and his partner. The statement added:“We have been in contact with the Cowboys and have offered support and counseling resources.”His family said that they were devastated by the news. They wrote that he was not only a budding player in the field but also a family man. Marshawn Kneeland’s family remembered him as a kind and lovable person. They said:“His light shone brightly in every life he touched, and his spirit will continue to live on through the countless hearts he inspired.”Acknowledging the love and support from everyone, Marshawn Kneeland’s family requested privacy during the period of bereavement. Meanwhile, his agent Jon Perzley said that the news shattered him.Perzley remembered Marshawn’s hard work and said he was determined in his love for the sport. His agent also said that it was difficult for him to pen down his thoughts while extending love and prayers to Kneeland’s near and dear ones.