Former Cardinals cornerback killed in auto accident
Arizona was his second team
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Chris Payton-Jones #9 of the St. Louis Battlehawks poses for a portrait on March 07, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Fox Sports/UFL/Getty Images) | Getty Images Players and coaches in the NFL come and go all the time in the league.
They aren’t supposed to die young. Recently, former Arizona Cardinals cornerback Chris Payton-Jones passed away after injuries he sustained in an auto accident. A beloved teammate.
An even greater man. Rest in peace, CPJ 💙 pic. twitter.
com/ixXfKWc5Ua — United Football League (@TheUFL) April 12, 2026 Payton-Jones, just 30-years old, played for the Cardinals during the 2018, 2019, and 2020 seasons. RELATED: CHRIS PAYTON-JONES’ YOUTUBE CHANNEL, “FLASHFLIX” He played for Steve Wilks in his only year as the head coach in 2018. Then he played for Kliff Kingsbury in his first two seasons as the new head coach.