Cardinals, NFL world react to death of Jeff Gladney

The Arizona Cardinals and the NFL world were shocked on Monday when news broke that cornerback Jeff Gladney died in an overnight car accident.

Gladney, who has just signed with the Cardinals in March, was a first-round pick of the Vikings in 2020.

“We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing,” the Cardinals said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss.”

Following the news of his passing, Gladney’s current and former teammates, as well as others around the game, paid their respects.

Horrifying news to hear this morning.

Just tragic.

Rest In Peace Jeff.

🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 30, 2022

Rest in paradise brotha🙏🏾

— Isaiah Simmons (@isaiahsimmons25) May 30, 2022

fml.. Rest In Peace, Jeff Gladney
Praying for the entire family. Love you bro

— Eno Benjamin (@EnoB) May 30, 2022

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

— Zach Allen (@TheZALLEN44) May 30, 2022

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.

— Reag (@jalenreagor) May 30, 2022

Imma miss you like Crazy bro… watch over me please. pic.twitter.com/vFMt8VNIMQ

— Reag (@jalenreagor) May 30, 2022

Rest In Peace Jeff Gladney🙏🏾

— JJETS✈️ (@JJettas2) May 30, 2022

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 NFL family mourns the tragic loss of Jeff Gladney and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/FgN5T62q3I

— NFL (@NFL) May 30, 2022

Saddened by the tragic loss of Jeff Gladney. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/FvilWRtNAu

— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) 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

This Jeff Gladney news hitting me different. Had the privilege of playing with him during his rookie year in Minnesota. One of the most respectful and intentional rookies I’ve been around so far. Always had a smile and came to work. Sad sad. So young, so precious. RIP Young King

— George Iloka (@George_iloka) May 30, 2022

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