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Dallas Cowboys Safety Markquese Bell Arrested for Drug Charges in Collin County, Records Show

Bell faces a felony drug charge and a misdemeanor marijuana count after Prosper police said he was caught with marijuana.

  • On Friday, Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested in Prosper, Texas, facing one felony count of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana.
  • The Dallas Cowboys confirmed awareness of the arrest but declined to comment on the situation at this time. Team officials acknowledged the charges involving their safety.
  • Deiric Jackson, Bell's agent, said his client would let the legal process play out. "Certainly let Markquese have his day like anybody else," Jackson said.
  • Under the NFL personal conduct policy, Bell faces potential disciplinary action as the league maintains protocols for players facing criminal charges. His status with the team remains uncertain.
  • Joining the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2022, the 27-year-old Bell has played 48 games over four seasons. He is entering the second year of a $9 million, three-year contract.
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McKINNEY, Texas, U.S.A. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys' defensive back, Markchese Bell, was arrested on drug possession charges after a traffic stop in the Dallas area, police reported on Saturday.

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Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell is arrested on drug possession charges near Dallas

Online jail records show that Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell has been arrested on drug possession charges in the Dallas area.

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On3 broke the news in on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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