Gladney, who began his NFL career with the Vikings, signed with the Cardinals this summer.
According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Gladney was killed in a car accident around 2:30 a.m. in the westbound services lanes of the Woodall Rogers Freeway near Allen Street (per WFAA Channel 8).
Gladney was one of the two people who died in the car accident. Because the cause of the crash is still under investigation, the second victim has not been identified.
The incident involved two cars, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department.
According to preliminary evidence, the white vehicle was speeding when it collided with the vehicle in front of it on Dallas’ Woodall Rodgers Freeway, losing control and hitting a beam.
The two occupants of the second vehicle were unharmed.
Once the medical examiner confirms a verified identity of the remains and notifies the next of kin, investigators will reveal the identities of the two people who perished in the tragedy.
In a statement to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Overstreet stated, “We are asking for prayers for the family and privacy at this very difficult time.”
Gladney, 25, joined the Cardinals in March after being found not guilty of a felony assault allegation by a jury.
He was drafted first overall by the Minnesota Vikings out of TCU in 2020, however he was released in August after being arrested on a charge of violence involving a former girlfriend in April 2021.
The Vikings released a statement saying, “We are grieved by the unfortunate passing of former Viking Jeff Gladney.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, as well as the Arizona Cardinals organization and Jeff’s current and former teammates and coaches, who are grieving the loss of a life taken far too soon.”
Jeff Gladney Funeral
Jeff Gladney’s funeral has not been announced yet.
