Former Bears and Cardinals tight end, Chris Gedney, passed away on Friday. He was only 47-years-old.
Gedney played his collegiate ball for the Syracuse Orange. The school released a statement following his death.
”Chris was a wonderful co-worker, a friend to all and deeply loyal to Syracuse University and our community,” Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack said in a statement.
An All-American for Syracuse in 1992, Gedney helped lead the Orange to four bowl games and set Syracuse records for receptions by a tight end in a season (34 in 1992) and career (91). He was actually named to Syracuse’s All-Century football team in 2002.
Gedney spent seven seasons in the NFL, the first four as a member of the Bears. He was drafted by Chicago in the third-round of the 1993 National Football League Draft.
While an amazing college player, Gedney was hampered with some pretty serious injuries during his professional career. As a rookie with Chicago, he suffered a broken collarbone. He also broke his leg prior to the 1996 campaign.
After leaving Chicago, Gedney played three seasons with the Cardinals, recording 55 receptions for 607 yards and five touchdowns while playing in 45 games with nine starts.
He returned to Syracuse after his playing career to do radio and call football games.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gedney's immediate and extended family.
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