The Arizona Cardinals’ newest cornerback Jeff Gladney’s death at the age of 25 shocked the NFL.
Memorial Day was turned even more somber with the passing of Jeff Gladney. Gladney’s agent confirmed he died in a car accident overnight in the Dallas area along with a 26-year-old female passenger. Gladney was 25.
Here’s a look at how the NFL world reacted and paid tribute to Jeff Gladney on Twitter:
First, former Minnesota Vikings teammate Justin Jefferson paid tribute:
Rest In Peace Jeff Gladney🙏🏾
— JJETS✈️ (@JJettas2) May 30, 2022
The Minnesota Vikings’ official statement:
We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney. Our hearts go out to his family and friends, as well as the Arizona Cardinals organization and Jeff’s current and former teammates and coaches who are mourning his life lost much too soon. pic.twitter.com/5bdVCXT6Gv
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 30, 2022
The Arizona Cardinals’ official statement
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) May 30, 2022
Former TCU teammate, current Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor was hit hard by Gladney’s passing
Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand man… ain’t too much more I can take man damn!
— Reag (@jalenreagor) May 30, 2022
R.I.P Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please.
Current Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin:
fml.. Rest In Peace, Jeff Gladney
— Eno Benjamin (@EnoB) May 30, 2022
Praying for the entire family. Love you bro
George Iloka, former Minnesota Vikings Teammate of Jeff Gladney