Courtesy: MGN

Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, has died at age 24, the team confirmed in a statement Thursday morning.

“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 statement said.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, troopers tried to stop Kneeland’s vehicle for a traffic violation in the northbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway just after 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The driver refused to stop and troopers gave chase. DPS said the troopers lost sight of the vehicle and called off the chase.

Troopers later found th

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