Watch: Marshawn Kneeland's Girlfriend Is Pregnant, Expecting Late NFL Player's BabyContent warning: This story discusses suicide. New information is being uncovered surrounding Marshawn Kneeland's tragic passing. Shortly before he was found dead in Texas on Nov. 6 from an apparent suicide, the Dallas Cowboys defensive end was involved in a car chase with authorities. And now, it's been revealed that the NFL star was driving upwards of 145 mph at different points during the pursuit, according to a police report obtained by multiple outlets.