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Former TCU standout and recently signed Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney has reportedly passed away at 25 years of age.
Gladney’s passing was first mentioned by Eagles’ wide receiver Jalen Reagor on social media. Both Reagor and Gladney played together at TCU.
https://twitter.com/jalenreagor/status/1531327563485917185
Gladney’s death was later confirmed by TCU publication ‘Frogs Today’ and Ustadium.
Sources have confirmed to Frogs Today that former #TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney has passed away. Absolutely heartbreaking news.
— Frogs Today (@frogstoday) May 30, 2022
As you can see by the latest RTs, former #Vikings 1st round pick in 2020 Jeff Gladney, who just signed with the #Cardinals in March, has passed away. Still waiting for more details. So sad.
— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) May 30, 2022
Gladney, who was selected in the first round in the 2020 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings, had just recently signed with the Arizona Cardinals and was recently seen in practice with the team just a week ago.
New #AZCardinals CB Jeff Gladney learning the defense. pic.twitter.com/WMBHE87IKr
— Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) May 24, 2022
Update: Frogs Today is reporting that Gladney died after getting into a car accident on Sunday night.
Via Frogs Today
In heartbreaking news, former TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney passed away in an automobile accident late Sunday night, sources confirmed to Frogs Today. He was 25 years old.