Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney has died at the age of 25.
via: New York Post
“We are asking prayers for the family, and privacy at this most difficult time,” Brian Overstreet, Gladney’s agent, said in the report.
Gladney’s former TCU teammate and fellow 2020 first-round draft pick Jalen Reagor posted his condolences to Twitter and that spread word of Gladney’s death around social media.
“Lost my brother, my best friend, my right hand man … ain’t too much more I can take man damn!” wrote Reagor, a receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand man… ain’t too much more I can take man damn!
R.I.P Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please.
— Reag (@jalenreagor) May 30, 2022
“R.I.P. Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please.”
Gladney was drafted No. 31 overall by the Minnesota Vikings. He finished with 81 tackles, three passes defended, and a forced fumble in 16 games (15 starts) as a rookie.
“We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing,” the Cardinals wrote in a statement published on Twitter. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss.”
A 26-year-old female passenger in the car also died, according to reports.
“Horrifying news to hear this morning,” wrote Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt. “Just tragic. Rest in Peace Jeff.”
Horrifying news to hear this morning.
Just tragic.
Rest In Peace Jeff.
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— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 30, 2022
Gladney was released last August after he was indicted on a domestic-violence assault charge following allegations that he “intentionally, knowingly and recklessly” applied pressure to a former girlfriend’s neck and throat. He did not play last season.
“We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney,” the Vikings wrote in a statement published on Twitter. “Our hearts go out to his family and friends, as well as the Arizona Cardinals organization and Jeff’s current and former teammates and coaches who are mourning his life lost much too soon.”
A Texas court unanimously found Gladney not guilty of the felony charge. He was looking to restart his career with the Cardinals, who signed him as a free agent. A statement released by his agency at the time of the March verdict said that Gladney was “in a good place.”
Gladney is the second young NFL star killed in a motor vehicle accident this offseason. Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins – a 2019 first-round pick – was struck by a car while crossing a highway on foot in Florida.
Sending our condolences to Jeff’s family and friends.
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