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Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney was killed in a automotive crash Monday in Dallas, based on the crew.

The crash concerned two autos and occurred at round 2:30 a.m. Monday, based on the Dallas County Sheriff’s Division. A male and a feminine touring in the identical automotive had been each discovered useless on the scene. The 2 passengers within the different car weren’t injured. A number of stories point out Gladney is without doubt one of the deceased.

“We’re devastated to be taught of Jeff Gladney’s passing,” the Cardinals tweeted on Monday. “Our hearts exit to his household, pals and all who’re mourning this great loss.”

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In line with authorities, a white car was rushing and clipped a second car from behind. The white car proceeded to strike a freeway pier beam. First responders discovered the white car overturned on Woodall Rodgers Freeway and Allen Avenue, in downtown Dallas, and each occupants useless. The feminine sufferer has not been recognized.

Gladney, 25, was drafted within the first spherical by the Minnesota Vikings out of Texas Christian College in 2020. The school defensive standout began 15 out of 16 NFL video games for the Vikings in his first yr within the league.

Gladney didn’t play within the 2021 NFL season after being charged with felony assault for an alleged incident involving his former girlfriend. He was discovered not responsible in March and signed a two-year $6.5 million contract with the Cardinals shortly after the trial.

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In line with the Cardinals web site, Gladney “left an impression in his temporary time with the Cardinals along with his upbeat character.” The cornerback had been “anticipated to play a major position on protection” with the Cardinals in 2022, based on the crew’s web site.

Gladney had been collaborating within the crew’s voluntary coaching actions final week, based on the crew.