Arizona Cardinals defensive lower back Jeff Gladney dies in crash
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Jeff Gladney, a shielding lower back for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, died Monday in a vehicle crash in Dallas. He was 25.
Gladney’s loss of life turned into confirmed with the aid of the Cardinals and his agent.
‘We are devastated to analyze Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our hearts go out to his circle of relatives, friends, and all who are mourning this excellent loss,’ the team said.
The crash passed off at the carrier road of Woodall Rodgers Freeway in Dallas, KTVT-TV reported. Another character additionally died.
The Dallas County sheriff’s department said no person become available on the Memorial Day excursion to talk approximately the crash.
Gladney performed at TCU before turning into a 2020 first-round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings. He played in 16 video games that 12 months however changed into released earlier than the 2021 season, when he became charged with assaulting a woman.
Gladney changed into determined now not responsible in Dallas County, Texas, in March and turned into sooner or later signed by means of the Cardinals. He participated in crew drills final week.
‘We are asking prayers for the circle of relatives and privacy at this maximum hard time,’ agent Brian Overstreet said.
The NFL stated Gladney’s loss of life changed into a ‘tragic loss.’
