Jeff Gladney, Cardinals cornerback, dead at 25 in car accident

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney died Monday in a vehicle incident, according to numerous reviews. He was 25.

“We are asking prayers for the loved ones, and privateness at this most tricky time,” Brian Overstreet, Gladney’s agent, claimed in the report.

Gladney’s former TCU teammate and fellow 2020 first-round draft choose Jalen Reagor posted his condolences to Twitter and that spread phrase of Gladney’s dying all-around social media.  

Jeff Gladney on Nov. 8, 2020
Jeff Gladney on Nov. 8, 2020
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Jeff Gladney with the Vikings on Nov. 29, 2020
Jeff Gladney with the Vikings on Nov. 29, 2020
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“Lost my brother, my greatest pal, my ideal hand guy … ain’t as well substantially a lot more I can get man damn!” wrote Reagor, a receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles.

“R.I.P. Jeff Gladney, brother look at over me make sure you.”

Gladney was drafted No. 31 general by the Minnesota Vikings. He finished with 81 tackles, a few passes defended, and a forced fumble in 16 games (15 commences) as a rookie.

“We are devastated to study of Jeff Gladney’s passing,” the Cardinals wrote in a statement printed on Twitter. “Our hearts go out to his relatives, close friends and all who are mourning this incredible loss.”

A 26-yr-previous woman passenger in the motor vehicle also died, in accordance to reviews. 

Jeff Gladney (#20) tackles the Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb (#88) on Nov. 22, 2020
Jeff Gladney (#20) tackles the Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb (#88) on Nov. 22, 2020
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“Horrifying information to listen to this early morning,” wrote Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt. “Just tragic. Relaxation in Peace Jeff.”

Gladney was launched past August immediately after he was indicted on a domestic-violence assault cost following allegations that he “intentionally, knowingly and recklessly” applied strain to a former girlfriend’s neck and throat. He did not engage in last time.

“We are saddened by the tragic dying of former Viking Jeff Gladney,” the Vikings wrote in a assertion published on Twitter. “Our hearts go out to his spouse and children and mates, as effectively as the Arizona Cardinals organization and Jeff’s current and previous teammates and coaches who are mourning his daily life missing a great deal also soon.”

Jeff Gladney on Dec. 13, 2020
Jeff Gladney on Dec. 13, 2020
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A Texas courtroom unanimously discovered Gladney not guilty of the felony cost. He was looking to restart his job with the Cardinals, who signed him as a free of charge agent. A statement launched by his agency at the time of the March verdict claimed that Gladney was “in a fantastic position.”

Gladney is the second youthful NFL star killed in a motor car or truck incident this offseason. Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins – a 2019 initial-round pick – was struck by a vehicle although crossing a highway on foot in Florida.

Jeff Gladney, Cardinals cornerback, dead at 25 in car accident

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