Marshawn Kneeland, the Dallas Cowboys player who died Thursday at age 24, was remembered by the NFL just hours later, as the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders played on Thursday Night Football.

During a police chase Wednesday night, a car driven by Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland crashed into a truck, before Kneeland abandoned his car and took his own life, according to information released Friday.

"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."

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, died Thursday morning. Kneeland's cause of death is said to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase for a traffic violation, according to the Frisco Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety.

Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot.

On Thursday, it was announced that Dallas Cowboys defense end Marshawn Kneeland died at the age of 24. According to a statement from the Texas Department of Pub

Marshawn Kneeland texted his family 'goodbye' before his death on Wednesday, Nov. 5, according to audio files released by authorities and obtained by PEOPLE.