Ex-Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney found not guilty of assault
Vikings rookie cornerback Jeff Gladney speaks to the media during the 2020 season. (FILE/KSTP)
A former Minnesota Vikings first-round pick was found not guilty of assault on Thursday.
Court records show Jeff Gladney was acquitted of a third-degree felony assault charge after he was accused of grabbing and squeezing a woman’s neck and throat.
The Vikings released Gladney on Aug. 3, 2021 — the day he was indicted in Dallas County, Texas.
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Minnesota picked Gladney 31st overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. He then played in all 16 games his rookie season, totaling 75 tackles, 3 passes defended and 1 forced fumble.
Gladney still has a civil case filed against him in connection to the incident.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to the Vikings for a statement on Gladney’s acquittal but has not yet heard back.
The 25-year-old remains a free agent.