Former Dallas Cowboys operating again Marion Barber III has died, his former staff stated Wednesday.
Barber, 38, was discovered useless Wednesday in his condominium in Frisco, Texas, in line with the Fort Price Star-Telegram.
Frisco police responded to a report of a welfare concern at an condominium believed to be leased to Barber, Officer Josh Lovell, a police spokesman, stated Wednesday.
“Police together with the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Workplace are investigating an unattended dying on the location,” Lovell stated in an electronic mail. No additional particulars had been launched.
The Cowboys stated in a press release they had been heartbroken and expressed their condolences to Barber’s household and associates.
“We’re heartbroken by the tragic dying of Marion Barber III. Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed soccer participant who ran with the desire to win each down,” the staff stated.
“He had a ardour for the sport and love for his coaches and teammates. Our hearts exit to Marion’s household and associates throughout this tough time,” the Cowboys stated.
The NFL in a tweet additionally prolonged its condolences to Barber’s family members.
Barber performed for the Cowboys for six seasons from 2005 by 2010. He retired in 2012 after enjoying one season with the Chicago Bears.
Barber rushed for 4,780 yards and 53 touchdowns in his NFL profession. He had six extra touchdowns receiving.
He was nicknamed “Marion the Barbarian,” and in 2007 he made the Professional Bowl. The staff tweeted the nickname and wrote “Eternally in our hearts” Wednesday.
