Cardinals CB Jeff Gladney Dies at Age 25

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney reportedly died in a car accident early Monday morning.

Arizona Cardinals cornerback and offseason acquisition Jeff Gladney died Monday at the age of 25, according to multiple reports. 

Brian Overstreet, Gladney's agent, confirmed to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and ESPN's Adam Schefter that the young player died in a car accident on Monday morning in the Dallas area.

Tragic news: Former TCU standout and Vikings’ first-round pick Jeff Gladney was killed in an overnight car accident in the Dallas area, his agent Brian Overstreet confirmed today. Gladney was 25 years old.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 30, 2022

“We are asking prayers for the family and privacy at this most difficult time,” Overstreet told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 

The Cardinals released the following statement:

“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.”

Gladney signed a two-year deal in March to join a Cardinals defensive backs unit in need of help at cornerback. 

Several of Gladney's former teammates also relayed the news on Twitter. 

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and Gladney's college teammate at TCU Jalen Reagor said, "Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand man . . . R.I.P Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please."

His Cardinals teammates, running back Eno Benjamin and linebacker Isaiah Simmons, soon followed with messages. 

Benjamin tweeted, "Rest In Peace, Jeff Gladney. Praying for the entire family."

Simmons added, "Rest in paradise brotha."

Fellow members of the NFL community like Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, who was teammates with Gladney for one season, and former quarterback Robert Griffin III also tweeted their thoughts and prayers. 

Rest In Peace Jeff Gladney🙏🏾

— JJETS✈️ (@JJettas2) May 30, 2022

Rest In Peace Jeff Gladney. The 25 year old cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals has passed away. So much life ahead of him. Send a prayer up for him, his family and friends after this tragic loss.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 30, 2022

Gladney was a first-round pick in 2020 by the Vikings after playing four seasons at TCU.

He earned first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2019 for the Horned Frogs. 

Gladney started 15 games as a rookie for the Vikings before getting released following an assault charge. He was found not guilty in March and signed with the Cardinals shortly after. 

Gladney was in attendance and working during the open portion of OTAs last week. 

Horrifying news to hear this morning.

Just tragic.

Rest In Peace Jeff.

🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 30, 2022

Rest In Peace Jeff. Prayers to you and your family.

— Zach Allen (@TheZALLEN44) May 30, 2022

Man aint no way man RIP jefe man i watched him come from the scout team to a team captain to a first round pick jeff was a good friend and great teammate imma miss you family RIP jeff

— Lj collier (@ljcollier91) May 30, 2022

Say it ain’t so… man this one cut deep ! I’m in total disbelief ! My brudda/Teammate, I was blessed to be able to laugh and play w you ! This that pain, smh RIP Jeffe 💔💔 #LoveYourLovedOnes pic.twitter.com/KueooOC56c

— Keenan Reed (@CoachReed_) May 30, 2022

Prayers up man 🙏🏿

— Victor Dimukeje 🇳🇬 (@Vicdimukeje) May 30, 2022