FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase on Wednesday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Troopers attempted to pull over Kneeland, 24, following an alleged traffic violation on the Dallas North Tollway around 10:30 p.m., according to the Texas DPS. Kneeland allegedly refused to stop and troopers pursued the vehicle until losing sight of the vehicle and stopping the chase, officials said.

The vehicle was later found abandoned after a crash on the Dallas Parkway, the officials said. Kneeland was found dead "in the immediate area" with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Texas DPS said.

Kneeland was a second-round pick out of Western Michigan in 2024 and played in a reserve

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