The deadly crash involving Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney occurred round 2:30 a.m. on the Woodall Rogers Freeway in Dallas and concerned two autos, in accordance with a information launch from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Division.
Police mentioned a preliminary investigation discovered that a white car was dashing and clipped a second car from behind. The white car then misplaced management and hit a freeway pier beam, killing the person and girl inside, the press launch said. The second car was additionally occupied by a person and girl, who weren't severely injured.
The names of the deceased is not going to be launched till they're positively recognized and subsequent of kin is notified. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
“We're asking prayers for the household, and privateness at this most troublesome time,” mentioned Brian Overstreet, Gladney’s agent.
Gladney’s cousin, Sharonda Francois, informed WFAA that the 25-year-old had just lately bought a house for his mom and that Gladney’s son simply turned 1 in February.
“He actually liked his son, lots of younger guys are actually not into being mother and father —- however he actually liked him,” Francois mentioned. “He hosted soccer camps, he took care of our youngsters at household gatherings. I imply cash didn't change him, he was nonetheless the identical right down to earth cousin. He was simply so well-loved.”
Gladney was drafted No. 31 general by the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. He completed his rookie yr with 81 tackles, three passes defended and a pressured fumble in 16 video games (15 begins).
Gladney was launched by the staff final August after he was indicted on a domestic-violence assault cost, which stemmed from allegations that he “deliberately, knowingly and recklessly” utilized strain to a former girlfriend’s neck and throat. He didn't play final season.
After a Texas court docket unanimously discovered Gladney not responsible of the felony assault cost, he signed a two-year cope with the Cardinals in March as a free agent. He had been anticipated to play a major function on protection this season.
Gladney took half within the staff’s voluntary OTAs final week.
The Cardinals and Vikings each shared statements to Twitter after the information about Gladney’s dying was first reported Monday.
Gladney was a standout at TCU earlier than he joined the NFL. The varsity’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Jeremiah Donati, launched an announcement that learn: “Our TCU Athletics household, and particularly our soccer program, was very devastated to be taught of the passing of Jeff Gladney.
“After incomes his diploma and persevering with his taking part in profession within the NFL, Jeff maintained his shut ties to TCU. He liked all the pieces about his alma mater. He was a frequent customer to campus and was at our spring practices and spring sport this yr, proudly joined by his younger son. He can be missed by our complete group. Our ideas, prayers and deepest condolences go to Jeff’s household, associates and TCU teammates.”
Gladney’s dying got here a month after Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins — a 2019 first-round choose — was struck by a automobile in April whereas crossing a freeway on foot in Florida.
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