FRISCO, Texas — Former Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears operating again Marion Barber III has died on the age of 38, the Cowboys stated in an announcement Wednesday.
“We’re heartbroken by the tragic loss of life of Marion Barber III,” the staff stated. “Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed soccer participant who ran with the need to win each down. He had a ardour for the sport and love for his coaches and teammates. Our hearts exit to Marion’s household and pals throughout this tough time.”
The reason for Barber’s loss of life is unknown.
Police in Frisco, Texas, stated in an announcement that they responded to a welfare concern Wednesday at an residence they believed to be leased by Barber. Police stated they had been investigating an unattended loss of life on the location however did not determine the person of their assertion.
“The NFL mourns the tragic lack of Marion Barber III and we lengthen our deepest condolences to his household and family members,” the league stated in an announcement.
Barber was drafted by Dallas within the fourth spherical of the 2005 NFL draft out of Minnesota. He was named to the Professional Bowl in 2007 regardless of not beginning a recreation for a 13-3 staff that completed with the perfect document within the NFC. He led the Cowboys with 975 yards speeding and 10 touchdowns that season.
After he was launched by the Cowboys following the 2010 season, he spent one 12 months with the Bears. He completed his profession with 4,780 yards and 53 touchdowns on 1,156 carries in 99 video games. He additionally caught 179 passes for 1,330 yards and 6 touchdowns.
His hard-charging type earned him the nickname “Marion the Barbarian,” and he was a fan favourite.
“We’re saddened to be taught of the passing of former Bears RB Marion Barber III,” Chicago stated in an announcement. “Our hearts exit to his household & pals.”
Following his retirement after the 2011 season, Barber was detained by police in Mansfield, Texas, in 2014 and brought in for a psychological well being analysis. In 2019, he was arrested on two misdemeanor counts of legal mischief.