HomeLil chaseBREAKING: 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland, has died after an apparent mental health episode where he texted his family goodbye
BREAKING: 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland, has died after an apparent mental health episode where he texted his family goodbye
TMZ Sports obtained police dispatch audio connected to Marshawn Kneeland’s death, which reveals the Dallas Cowboys player told his family goodbye in an apparent mental health episode.
The clip is from late Wednesday night — operators in Texas are heard relaying information from Kneeland’s girlfriend, who stated she received a concerning message from the 24-year-old and was trying to contact the defensive end’s agent.
The girlfriend said Kneeland was armed and had a history of mental issues and she was quoted saying he would “end it all.”
The dispatch also stated the NFL called Plano PD regarding one of its players … stating the “subject is texting his family goodbye.”
Plano police responded to a welfare concern at a home associated with Kneeland before midnight Wednesday but did not make contact with anyone, according to multiple reports.
Kneeland, a 2024 second-round pick, played 17 snaps during the Cowboys’ loss to the Cardinals on Monday night.
He scored a touchdown on a blocked punt in the 27-17 defeat.
“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 Cowboys said in a statement.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland,” the NFL said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates. We have been in contact with the Cowboys and have offered support and counseling resources.”
