Marion Barber, the previous Pro Bowl working again for the Dallas Cowboys, was discovered useless in his residence Wednesday.
Barber was discovered by Frisco, Texas cops responding to a welfare name, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, citing a number of sources.
The reason for dying was not instantly recognized, per the Star-Telegram. Local authorities are “investigating an unattended death at the location.”
Barber, 38, spent six of his seven-year NFL profession with the Cowboys after Dallas chosen him within the fourth spherical of the 2005 NFL Draft.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Marion Barber III,” the Cowboys stated in an announcement. “Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed soccer participant who ran with the need to win each down.
“He had a passion for the game and love for his coaches and teammates. Our hearts go out to Marion’s family and friends during this difficult time.”
Barber, nicknamed Marion the Barbarian for his bruising working fashion, rushed for 4,780 yards throughout his profession, had a 4.1 yards-per-carry common and scored 53 touchdowns. He earned his lone Pro Bowl choice after the 2007 season when he rushed for a career-best 975 yards (4.8 ypc) and 10 touchdowns.
He break up time with Julius Jones and Felix Jones within the Cowboys backfield throughout a lot of his profession in Dallas. His 47 TDs with the Cowboys ranks fourth in crew historical past.
After six seasons with the Cowboys, the Minnesota native who starred on the University of Minnesota, performed one season with the Chicago Bears.
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Bears RB Marion Barber III,” the Bears stated in an announcement. “Our hearts go out to his family & friends.”
Barber retired from the NFL in March 2012. He handled psychological well being points after his profession.
Three years after his profession ended, Barber was detained and brought to a hospital for a psychological well being analysis. Police in Mansfield, one other Dallas suburb, stated it wasn’t clear what led to the calls that prompted their response.
His father, Marion Barber Jr., spent seven seasons with the Jets from 1982-1988 after being drafted within the second spherical of the 1981 draft. His youthful brother Dominique performed defensive again for the Houston Texans for 4 seasons (2008-2011).
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