Cowboys Markquese Bell facing felony, misdemeanor drug charges
Todd ArcherApr 11, 2026, 10:04 AM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. Multiple Authors FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell has been arrested and charged with possession of…
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Todd Archer
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FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell has been arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records.
The arrest was made Friday by Prosper (Texas) police. The possession of a controlled substance is a felony, while the marijuana possession is Class B misdemeanor.
The arresting officer smelled marijuana after Bell was pulled over on Friday night. A search of his vehicle uncovered less than 2 ounces of marijuana and a THC electronic cigarette before he was arrested and charged, according to police.
He would be subject to penalty from the NFL under its personal conduct policy. The Cowboys are aware of the arrest and declined comment.
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.
Bell is entering the second season of a three-year, $9 million deal. He has spent the past four seasons with the Cowboys after making the team as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He started three of 17 games last season and was credited with 34 tackles, one sack, one pass deflection and one pressure. He also had 10 special teams tackles.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
