Cornerback Jeff Gladney, signed by the Arizona Cardinals this offseason to a two-year contract, has died. The 25-year-old former first-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings, was killed in a car accident Monday.
Gladney’s agent, Brian Overstreet, confirmed the news of his death to the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram.
The first news of his death came from former TCU teammate Jalen Reagor.
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
The accident happened in the Dallas area overnight.
The Cardinals released a statement in reaction to the news.
We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss.
Cardinals players reacted to the news.
Rest in paradise brotha🙏🏾
— Isaiah Simmons (@isaiahsimmons25) May 30, 2022
fml.. Rest In Peace, Jeff Gladney
Praying for the entire family. Love you bro— Eno Benjamin (@EnoB) May 30, 2022
The team was off for the holiday weekend after the first week of voluntary OTAs.
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