Former Dallas Cowboys Marion Barber III was found dead at his home by police in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday.
Posted at 9:13 p.m.
This is reported by the Texas organization in a press release. The cause of death of the former athlete, who was 38 years old, remains unknown for the moment.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of Marion Barber III,” the Cowboys wrote on their social media.
“He was an old school player who liked to play hard and ran with the will to win every try. He had a passion for the game and a love for his coaches and teammates. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. »
Barber, whose career ended in 2011, spent six of his eight seasons with the Cowboys, who made him their fourth-round pick in 2005. The running back, who appeared in the Pro Bowl in 2007, finished his career with 4,780 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns, including 47 with the Cowboys.