Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell has been arrested in Texas.
Collin County jail records indicate that Bell faces charges of possession of a controlled substance and marijuana.
Details of the Arrest
Prosper (Texas) police made the arrest on Friday.
The charge for possession of a controlled substance is a felony. The marijuana possession charge is a Class B misdemeanor.
NFL and Team Response
Bell could face penalties from the NFL under its personal conduct policy.
The Cowboys are aware of the arrest but have declined to comment.
Bell’s Contract and Performance
Bell is currently in the second season of a three-year, $9 million deal.
He made the team as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has spent the past four seasons with the Cowboys.
Last season, he started three of 17 games. Bell was credited with 34 tackles, one sack, one pass deflection and one pressure. He also recorded 10 special teams tackles.