ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 03: Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94) celebrates recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals on November 03, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Police dispatch audio from the 911 call linked to the d3ath of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has surfaced online following the devastating development.

The audio, obtained by TMZ Sports, reveals the 24-year-old had sent texts to his family telling them goodbye.

It can be heard below, and in it, operators are heard passing on information from the DE’s girlfriend, who claimed to have received a disturbing message from him and was trying to contact his agent.

The woman is said to have relayed that the player said he would “end it all,” raising concern as he had a history of mental illness.

It’s also disclosed that the NFL called the Plano Police Department to report that one of its players was experiencing an episode and that the “subject is texting his family goodbye.”

Operators also noted being on the phone with the Cowboys.

You can take a listen to the audio from TMZ here:

Marshawn Kneeland Evaded Police Before Allegedly Taking His Own Life

Marshawn Kneeland (Tim Heitman-Imagn Images)
A report from the Frisco Police Department states that Kneeland failed to stop after troopers attempted to pull him over. He led them on a pursuit and managed to evade them. They said they found his vehicle crashed on the Dallas Parkway, but he wasn’t around, having apparently fled on foot.

His body was later found with an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to dispatch audio, he was found inside a portable toilet,

The player’s agent, Jonathan Perzley, released a statement on Thursday.

“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night,” he wrote.

Kneeland, who had made 18 appearances for the Cowboys after being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, scored his first career touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.

His final social media posts have resurfaced online in the wake of his d3ath, making the event even more devastating.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.