Markquese Bell, Cowboys safety, arrested for substance possession
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records. The arrest was made on Friday by the Prosper, Texas police. Possession of a controlled substance is a felony, while possession of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor. The officer who made the arrest smelled marijuana after stopping Bell on Friday night. A search of his vehicle uncovered less than 2 ounces of marijuana and a vape pen with THC before he was arrested and charged, according to police. Bell would be subject to sanctions from the NFL under its personal conduct policy. The Cowboys are aware of the arrest and declined to comment.Bell is entering the second season of a three-year, $9 million contract. He has spent the last four seasons with the Cowboys after joining 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.Certainly, let Markquese have his day like anyone else.
Deiric Jackson, Bell’s agent
