NFL World Reacts To Tragic Death Of Former Dallas Cowboys Player

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The death of a former Dallas Cowboys player came as awful news on Thursday night to the football community. [{ "selector": ".tiitg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

According to several accounts, Gavin Escobar, a former tight end with the Cowboys, died in a horrific rock climbing accident. Just 31 years old, he was. [{ "selector": ".brwox-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Escobar was one of two climbers who were discovered dead on the peak, according to KESQ. Escobar and Chelsea Walsh, 33, were discovered dead when firefighters from Riverside County arrived. [{ "selector": ".oxnbe-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Late on Thursday night, the Cowboys posted an homage to the former player on Twitter. The statement was "Forever in our hearts," and there was a picture of Escobar wearing a Cowboys jersey. [{ "selector": ".mbxjs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

"I just learned about Gavin Escobar, and I'll never forget the Cowboys announcing his name in the 2014 NFL Draft. RIP, Too Soon "Tony Casillas, a former Cowboys player, stated. [{ "selector": ".fodlz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

"This is a really unfortunate development. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to Gavin Escobar's loved ones. Peace be upon him, "said a different supporter. [{ "selector": ".znejz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]