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Video of Jeff Gladney and His Girlfriend Hours Before Passing Surfaces

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Jeff Gladney and his girlfriend are unfortunately trending today.

The Cardinals cornerback passed away on Memorial Day. The former 2020 first-round pick, who spent the first season of his career in Minnesota, had just signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals in March.

Police in Texas have released very few details about the situation.

The accident took place around 2:30 a.m. on Monday in Texas. Gladney was one of two victims in the crash. The second victim has not been identified, as the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Video from the scene was also revealed.

But the second person in question is purportedly Jeff Gladney’s girlfriend Mercedes Palacio.   She put out some video before they tragically perished in the car crash.

Watch the footage below:

There was plenty of condolences from around the NFL after Gladney’s passing. With everyone from J.J. Watt to Jalen Reagor taking to Twitter to send their condolences.

The league also released a statement, offering condolences to friends and family of Gladney.

The team that drafted him wrote:

“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.”

Rest in Peace.


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