Marion Barber III, Former Dallas Cowboys Running Back, Found Dead at 38
CBS Dallas, citing police, said there were no obvious signs of foul play.The Cowboys, who have their headquarters in Frisco, said they were «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,» the team said. «He had a passion for the game and love for his coaches and teammates.»Barber's father, Marion Barber Jr., played seven seasons with the New York Jets in the 1980s.The younger Barber was third on Dallas' career list for rushing touchdowns before getting passed in 2021 by two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott.