More tragedy has struck the NFL.  Dallas Cowboys practice squad linebacker Jerry Brown was killed in an Irving, Texas auto accident early Saturday morning.  His teammate, Josh Brent, who was driving the car, has been charged and charged with intoxication manslaughter.

TMZ reports Brent’s car hit the curb and flipped, landing upside down in the middle of the road.   When police arrived, the car was on fire and Brent was pulling an unresponsive Brown away from the vehicle.  Brent failed a field sobriety test and was taken to the hospital for a blood alcohol test.   Brown was also taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.   He was 25 years old.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones gave this statement today:

 ”We are deeply saddened by the news of this accident and the passing of Jerry Brown. At this time, our hearts and prayers and deepest sympathies are with the members of Jerry’s family and all of those who knew him and loved him.”

Brent remains in jail where he is being held without bond.   He evidently missed a booking hearing on Saturday at 10:00 am because he was still too drunk.

Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony.  This is Brent’s second DUI charge.  In 2009 he plead guilty to DUI in Illinois and was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 2 years probation, which he completed in July 2011.

Brown’s death comes just a week after Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher killed himself and his girlfriend.

Photos:  MSNBC

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