Fans are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who was found dead on November 5 in Frisco, Texas. Authorities confirmed the 24-year-old athlete died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, just hours after his girlfriend called police, warning, “He will end it all.”

The night turned into a desperate search involving multiple police units after Kneeland’s car crashed. When officers finally found him, it was too late. The shocking discovery has left teammates, family, and fans stunned. His agent said Kneeland was “a hardworking, kind young man with a bright future.”

Only two days before his death, he scored a touchdown for the Cowboys, celebrating a rising career that seemed full of promise. Coaches and teammates remembered his “infectious smile and incredible spirit,” saying he was more than just a player — he was family.

Kneeland’s passing is a painful reminder of the mental health challenges many young athletes face in silence. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text “help” to 741-741.