India, Nov. 6 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide after a police chase on Wednesday.

In a statement issued to Fort Worth Star Telegram, DPS said he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 24.

DPS released the following statement:

"On November 5, 2025, at 10:33 P.M., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on the northbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway near Keller Springs Blvd. The driver refused to stop, resulting in a pursuit with DPS Troopers. However, DPS Troopers lost sight of the vehicle, and the pursuit was terminated. The vehicle was later located abandoned and had been involve...