Justin Jefferson, who was teammates with Gladney in Minnesota during the 2020 season, also took to social media to pay his respects.
Justin Jefferson, who was teammates with Gladney in Minnesota during the 2020 season, also took to social media to pay his respects.
Gladney was selected by the Vikings with the 31st overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Gladney was selected by the Vikings with the 31st overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
He played in 15 games for Minnesota, recording 81 total tackles, three pass deflections and a forced fumble in his rookie season.
He played in 15 games for Minnesota, recording 81 total tackles, three pass deflections and a forced fumble in his rookie season.
Gladney ran into trouble off the field the following offseason and was released by the Vikings after he was indicted by a Dallas grand jury on two counts of felony assault. Gladney was found not guilty on both counts last March and signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason.
Gladney ran into trouble off the field the following offseason and was released by the Vikings after he was indicted by a Dallas grand jury on two counts of felony assault. Gladney was found not guilty on both counts last March and signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason.