Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter.
It’s been a solemn week in the NFL. Less than 72 hours after the passing of Jeff Gladney, police in Texas announced that former Cowboys running back Marion Barber III has also passed away. We’ll be taking a look back at his career in today’s newsletter, plus we’ll cover what authorities have revealed about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Let’s get straight to the rundown.
1. Former Cowboys running back Marion Barber III dies at age 38
Former Cowboys running back Marion Barber III died on Wednesday at the age of 38. Barber spent seven years in the NFL after the Cowboys made him a fourth-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, finishing his career with the Bears. After that, he became a workhorse for them, scoring at least four touchdowns in each of his six seasons with the team.
Right now, there aren’t a lot of details known about the situation that led to his death, but here’s what we do know:
Police were called to his residence. At 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, authorities in Frisco, Texas, responded to a call about a welfare check at an apartment that was believed to belong to Barber, according to CBS DFW. When police arrived, they found Barber, who was unresponsive. Although the cause of death isn’t known yet, police don’t currently believe that foul play was involved. Barber’s death comes just nine days before his 39th birthday. Cowboys release a statement. “We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Marion Barber III. Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed football player who ran with the will to win every 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.”Jason Garrett fondly remembers Barber. The former Cowboys coach served as Dallas’ offensive coordinator for four of Barber’s six years with the team (2007-10) and he…
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