Cowboys veteran Markquese Bell was arrested on multiple drug charges in a Dallas suburb Friday.
The safety was booked in Prosper, Texas, on a felony count of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana, Collin County Sheriff’s Office records show.
The 27-year-old Bell could face a lengthy suspension or heavy fines under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy.
Mugshot of Markquese Bell. Collin County Texas More in-depth details of the arrest and the alleged drugs were not initially released.
The Cowboys have yet to comment on the arrest.
Bell, an undrafted free agent from Florida A&M in 2022, was a major contributor to the Cowboys’ last season.
He made 41 combined tackles and added an interception and a forced fumble.
Bell could have been in line for a larger role this year under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker’s 3-4 defense, according to the Cowboys team website.
He brings some versatility as someone who could play safety and linebacker.
The Bridgeton, N.J. native, who signed a three-year contract extension up to $12 million last March, also shined on special teams and played 63 percent of the snaps.
Markquese Bell #14 of the Dallas Cowboys exits the field after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images The Cowboys are coming off a down season under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Now, they could be left missing one of their most versatile players for weeks.
