“Marion is a tough old school footballer who runs with the desire to take all the wins,” Ex-Dallas Cowboys Cowboys wrote in a statement on Twitter Wednesday. On Wednesday, the football community mourns the loss of former Dallas Cowboys fugitive Marion Barber III, who was find dead at her home in Frisco, Texas. He is 38 years old.
According to ESPN and Ex-Dallas Cowboys Morning News, Frisco Police said officers were asked to check the welfare of the apartment that Barber believed had been rented.
“The Frisco Police Department is working closely with Collin County Court to investigate the unattended death at the scene,” spokesman Joshua Lovell told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. PEOPLE also turned to Collin County Court.
The Cowboys confirmed Barber’s death in a statement posted to Twitter. Marion is an old school footballer, a loyal footballer who runs with the desire to beat everyone. He has a passion for the game also a love for the coach and his teammates. Our condolences to his family and teammates. Marion’s friends at this difficult time.” The NFL also paid tribute to Barber in a statement posted on Twitter: “The NFL mourns the loss of Marion Barber III and extends its deepest condolences to the family.
According to ESPN, Dallas selected Barber in the 2005 fourth round
He played six seasons for the organization, from 2005 to 2010, and played his last pro season in 2011 with the Chicago Bears.
Barber recorded 99 games during his career and had 300 first downs and 53 touchdowns.