Former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney was killed in a car crash in Dallas early Monday morning, prompting tributes from his teammates across the NFL.
The Vikings were no exception as the team posted a message on social media to honor Gladney, calling him a “life lost much too soon.”
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
Gladney’s former Viking teammates also joined with their tributes. Justin Jefferson, who was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the same draft, posted his condolences on his Twitter account after hearing the news on Monday afternoon.
Rest In Peace Jeff Gladney🙏🏾
— JJETS✈️ (@JJettas2) May 30, 2022
The Vikings’ secondary was especially shaken up with Cameron Dantzler, Kris Boyd and George Illoka posting their tributes on their Twitter accounts.
Not my brother man noooo 😭
— Cam Dantzler (@camdantzler3) May 30, 2022
More bad news…All I could do was hit my knees in tears!!! This is more than a rip post, I lost my brudda!!!!!!💔💔💔💔😭😭 I’m so lost rn
— kris boyd™ (@kris23db) 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
The Vikings selected Gladney with the 31st overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He spent one season in Minnesota before being released and signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason. He was 25 years old.
