Shock in the NFL: former player Marion Barber III found dead at 38

The NFL dressed in mourning after learning of the death of the former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber III. This Wednesday, the police of Frisco in the suburbs of Dallas, informed that they carried out a search for social assistance purposes in an apartment apparently rented by the American after receiving information of an unreported death.

The Barbarianthat at the time of death I was 38 years oldplayed six years with the Cowboys before playing his last season with Chicago in 2011. Shortly after his retirement He was diagnosed with mental health issues.

“Marion was an old guard playeraggressive, who ran looking to win on every play,” Los Cowboys detailed on their social networks, where they were also “heartbroken by the tragic death.”

“He had a passion for the game and he loved his coaches and teammates.”they added through the official statement about the player, who stood out for scoring a large number of touchdowns.

Until now The causes of death are unknown corridor and the police are conducting the investigation in conjunction with the coroner’s office. Following his retirement from the sport, Barber began to have health problems. Three years later, He had been arrested and transferred to a mental hospital.

“RIP Marion Barber, may God rest your soul”wrote his former teammate Dez Bryantwho recently explained that he could not enjoy watching the videos of the moments they shared on the court because he knew the problems that his friend had to face after ending his NFL career.

Barber III is located fourth on list of most rushing touchdowns in Dallas historywith 47 and was surpassed in 2021 by two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliot.

The former Minnesota player was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 draft by Dallas. He had 24 touchdowns in 2006-07 despite only starting one game in two seasons. Barber’s best season came in 2006 with 14 touchdowns, when he rushed for just 654 yards.

Barber got the maximum number of his career, of 975 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in 2007, when he was elected to his only Pro Bowl. His role and production declined since then and he had career lows in yards and touchdowns in 2010.

The Chicago Bears, the last franchise he was part of before retiring, also reacted to the former player’s death from his account. Twitter. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Marion Barber. Our hearts go out to his family and friends at this painful time.”coach Matt Eberflus’ team wrote.

Barber’s father Marion Barber Jr., He played seven seasons with the New York Jets in the 1980s. They both played for the Golden Gophers. Barber’s two younger brothers, Dom and Thomas, also played for the Gophers. Dom Barber spent four years as a defensive back with the Houston Texans.

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