Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell was taken into custody Friday in a Texas suburb on drug-related charges, according to law enforcement officials.
The 27-year-old player was booked in Prosper, Texas, facing a felony charge for controlled substance possession along with a misdemeanor marijuana possession count, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Authorities have not yet released additional information about the circumstances surrounding Bell’s arrest, and the Dallas Cowboys organization has remained silent on the matter.
During the previous season, Bell appeared in every game for Dallas, making three starts while tallying 41 tackles, forcing one fumble, and securing his inaugural career interception. The team had anticipated Bell would vie for an expanded role in the upcoming season.
The defensive player recently inked a three-year extension in March 2025 valued at up to $12 million, but now faces potential disciplinary action from the league following his arrest. His salary cap impact stands at $2.833 million for the 2026 campaign.
Bell joined Dallas as an undrafted free agent from Florida A&M University in 2022. Throughout his professional career spanning 48 games with 11 starts, he has accumulated 142 tackles, defended seven passes, and forced three fumbles for the Cowboys.
