Jeff Gladney had his whole life ahead of him.
He was found not guilty after being falsely accused of domestic violence. An ex-girlfriend said he abused her because she was just upset that he broke up with her for cheating.
The Vikings cut him even though he was innocent until proven guilty, but the Cardinals were giving him a second chance when tragedy struck.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney was killed in a car accident early Monday morning, his agent, Brian Overstreet, confirmed to ESPN.
The Cardinals released a statement Monday afternoon, also confirming Gladney’s death.
“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,” it said.
The crash took place around 2:28 a.m. Monday, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department. A white vehicle was overturned when officers arrived. Dallas Fire Rescue confirmed two people, a male and a female, were dead.
According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, the crash involved two vehicles. According to preliminary information, the white vehicle was speeding and clipped the vehicle in front of it, losing control before hitting a beam on Woodall Rodgers Freeway in Dallas. The two people in the other vehicle were not injured.
The NFL said in a statement: “The NFL family mourns the tragic loss of Jeff Gladney and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor, Gladney’s former TCU teammate, tweeted: “Lost my brother, my best friend, my right hand man… ain’t too much more I can take man damn! R.I.P Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please.”
BSO was able to confirm the woman in the car with him was his girlfriend, Mercedes Palacios. She posted the two of them partying at the club and in the car the night of the accident.
She was 26 years old.
Two young lives were taken way too soon.
Flip the pages for Gladney and Mercedes the night of their accident and the video of the accident scene.
