Former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber found dead at 38
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber was found dead in his apartment home on Wednesday at the age of 38. Barber played for the Cowboys for six seasons and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2007 after rushing for 975 yards and 10 touchdowns as the team’s second back.
Marion Barber passes away at 38
“Former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber was found dead in apartment by Frisco police on Wednesday,” according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Details of his death are unknown at this time. When reached out to for information, Frisco police spokesperson stated the officers responded on a welfare concern and that they were unable to provide any further information at this time.
Barber was just 38 years old, with his birthday upcoming on June 10. He retired from the NFL after seven years with 4,780 rushing yards and 53 rushing touchdowns. After his six years with Dallas, he played one season with the Chicago Bears and rushed for 422 yards and six touchdowns.
The former star running back from Minnesota was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
Since his retirement from the NFL, Barber has struggled with a series of post-career incidents — including being detained in 2014 and placed in a hospital for a mental health evaluation. Barber was also arrested in 2019 for misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief after an incident where he was alleged to have damaged two vehicles.
Nearly one year ago, former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant commented on a video showcasing Barber’s highlights on Twitter — explaining that he couldn’t enjoy watching it because he knew how rough Barber’s life was going at the time.
“As I watch this video and me knowing exactly how Marion Barber life is going right now today is why I built Personal Corner. I can’t even enjoy it because he’s down and out bad. We are just a stat and moments to most people,” said Bryant.
At this time there are no details regarding the circumstances of his death available.