Jeff Gladney

DALLAS (AP) — Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, died Monday in a car crash in Dallas. He was 25. Gladney's death was confirmed ...

His agent, Brian Overstreet, confirmed the 25-year-old's death to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney's passing. Our ...

Arizona Cardinals statement: "We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney's passing. He sat out the 2021 season and in March a jury in Dallas found him not guilty. "Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand man...

Arizona Cardinals cornerback and former Minnesota Vikings first round pick Jeff Gladney has died at 25 years of age, his agent has confirmed.

Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year JJ Watt also took to social media to pay his respects to his teammate, writing: "Horrifying news to hear this morning. Gladney was one of the most heralded prospects in his position heading into the draft, securing a first round selection. The cornerback didn't play at all in 2021, but was found not guilty and subsequently signed with the Cardinals.

Philadelphia Eagles wide received Jalen Reagor, who played with Mr Gladney at TCU, broke the news on Twitter. “Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand ...

He was released in 2021 following an assault charge and did not play at all last year. Mr Gladney was a first-round draft pick in 2020. The Dallas sheriff's office has not revealed the identity of the other individual killed.

Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to the team's official website.

Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died over the holiday weekend when his SUV crashed in Dallas. He was 25.

She was a passenger in the SUV, it said. He signed with the Cardinals earlier this year. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."

Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, has died in a car crash in Dallas.

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Gladney played for Texas Christian University before being selected as a first-round NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.

"We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney," the Vikings said in a statement. Jeremiah Donati, the athletic director at TCU, also released a statement: "Our TCU Athletics family, and especially our football program, was very devastated to learn of the passing of Jeff Gladney. After earning his degree and continuing his playing career in the NFL, Jeff maintained his close ties to TCU. He loved everything about his alma mater. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."