Tag: Antonio Dennard

Report: Ex-Giant Antonio Dennard dies in shooting

Former New York Giants defensive back Antonio Dennard died in a Pennsylvania shooting on Sunday. He was 32.

Former New York Giants defensive back Antonio Dennard died on Sunday after being shot outside of Legends bar in Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania. He was 32.

Citing the county coroner’s office, WFMZ reports that Dennard was pronounced dead at 3:15 a.m. His death has been ruled a homicide.

Dennard, who was born in Chicago, signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2012. He spent time on their practice squad before later joining the Giants and then the Green Bay Packers, where he also spent time on the practice squad.

Following the conclusion of his NFL career, Dennard briefly joined the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (2015).

Prior to his time in the NFL and AFL, Dennard played four seasons at NAIA’s Langston University.

The shooting and Dennard’s death are currently being investigated by the Muhlenberg Township police and the Berks County district attorney.

Once a Giant, always a Giant.

[mm-video type=playlist id=01eqbx61yex5whq8aq player_id=none image=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/mm-video/images/playlist-icon.png]

[vertical-gallery id=663678]

Report: Former Jaguars CB Antonio Dennard dies in shooting

A former Jaguars cornerback was shot and killed at age 32 early Sunday morning.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Antonio Dennard was shot and killed at age 32 early Sunday morning, according to multiple reports.

Dennard was pronounced dead at 3:15 a.m. ET on Sunday after a shooting in front of a bar in Muhlenberg Township, Pa, the county coroner’s office told WFMZ.

The Jaguars signed Dennard as an undrafted free agent after the 2012 NFL Draft and added him to the practice squad at the end of training camp. Dennard later spent time with the New York Giants and was on the Green Bay Packers practice squad. He eventually rounded out his professional football career in the Arena Football League.

Prior to his time in the NFL, Dennard played four seasons at NAIA’s Langston University.

Dennard’s death was ruled a homicide and is currently being investigated by Muhlenberg Township police, authorities told WFMZ.