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Reports: Former Vikings CB Jeff Gladney Dies At 25

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney has reportedly died at the age of 25 following a car accident Monday morning.

Gladney’s agent Brian Overstreet confirmed the death to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Further details about his death were not immediately available.

Several fellow players tweeted remembrances of the young cornerback, including Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson.

Rest In Peace Jeff Gladneyud83dude4fud83cudffe

— JJETSu2708ufe0f (@JJettas2) May 30, 2022

Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand man… ain’t too much more I can take man damn!