The sports world is in mourning. Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney has died at the age of 25, the football team shared in a statement on May 30. "We are devastate to learn of Jeff Gladney's passing," they said. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss." The NFL also confirmed Gladney's death, writing on Twitter that the organization "mourns the tragic loss" and "extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones." The statements did not share how Gladney died, though his agent Brian Overstreet told ESPN that the athlete was killed in a car accident on May 30. Gladney's passing...
- 5/30/2022
- E! Online
Jeff Gladney, Arizona Cardinals cornerback and former Minnesota Vikings first-round pick, died in a car accident Monday morning in Dallas, TX, his agent confirmed to media outlets. He was 25.
Gladney was a four-year starter at Texas Christian University and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round with the 31st overall pick. He appeared in 16 games for the Vikings in the 2020 season, starting 15 and finishing the season with 81 total tackles, three passes defensed, and one forced fumble.
He was released by Vikings last August after he was indicted on a charge of assault involving a former girlfriend in April 2021. He signed a two-year contract with the Cardinals in March after he was found not guilty of the charge. He participated in team drills last week and was to compete for a starting job during the offseason.
The Cardinals released a statement Monday to the media.
“We are devastated...
Gladney was a four-year starter at Texas Christian University and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round with the 31st overall pick. He appeared in 16 games for the Vikings in the 2020 season, starting 15 and finishing the season with 81 total tackles, three passes defensed, and one forced fumble.
He was released by Vikings last August after he was indicted on a charge of assault involving a former girlfriend in April 2021. He signed a two-year contract with the Cardinals in March after he was found not guilty of the charge. He participated in team drills last week and was to compete for a starting job during the offseason.
The Cardinals released a statement Monday to the media.
“We are devastated...
- 5/30/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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