Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell arrested on felony drug charge in Texas

Dallas Cowboys information Markquese Bell was arrested successful Texas Friday connected 2 cause charges, including felony possession of a controlled substance, according to online records.

Bell, 27, was arrested by the Prosper Police Department connected Friday, wherever helium is inactive being held arsenic of Saturday morning, according to Collin County records. The erstwhile undrafted escaped cause has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor complaint of marijuana possession.

Bell, 27, was arrested by the Prosper Police Department connected Friday, wherever helium is inactive being held arsenic of Saturday morning, according to Collin County records. (Prosper Police Department/ Collin County)

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The Cowboys did not instantly respond to Fox News Digital’s petition for comment. 

Bell’s apprehension comes much than a twelvemonth aft helium signed a $9 million, three-year hold with the Cowboys. He appeared successful each 17 games for Dallas past season, totaling 41 combined tackles and his first-career interception.

Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers is pursued by Markquese Bell of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2nd fractional astatine AT&T Stadium successful Arlington, Texas, connected Dec. 21, 2025. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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After signing with the Cowboys successful 2022 arsenic an undrafted escaped agent, Bell appeared successful conscionable 5 games. The pursuing year, helium moved up connected the extent chart, appearing successful 17 games and starting eight. 

In 2024, injuries sidelined him for fractional the season.

Markquese Bell of the Dallas Cowboys exits the tract aft an NFL crippled against the Las Vegas Raiders astatine Allegiant Stadium successful Las Vegas, Nev., connected Nov. 17, 2025. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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 The details of Bell’s apprehension were not instantly known. 

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