The Dallas Cowboys, along with the rest of the football world, were shocked and saddened by the news of former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy’s death on Sunday morning. While no official cause of death has been released, it is suspected to be a suicide.
Lacy had been arrested earlier this year for his alleged role in a car accident that resulted in death. The former LSU wide receiver had been accused of reckless homicide for allegedly driving the wrong way on the road, causing the crash.
Kyren Lacy’s Attorney Released a Statement Following His Death
The following is a statement that was released by Lacy’s lawyer, who plans to continue to defend his client despite his passing:
“It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the tragic passing of Kyren Lacy. First and foremost, we ask that the public and the media give his family the space and time they need to grieve this unimaginable loss in peace.
“Kyren’s was scheduled to have his matter heard before a grand jury tomorrow wherein we were very confident the evidence, after being fully collected and reviewed, would lead to a declination of charges.
“From the very beginning, this so-called investigation took on the appearance of an overzealous, targeted effort—what can only be described as a witch hunt—fueled by who Kyren was and the public profile he carried. The decision by the investigating agency to charge him at all, in our view, was not only unjustified, it was disturbing.
“It’s imperative to understand the Lafourche Parish District Attorney, to this day, has not formally charged Kyren.
“Kyren was a young man with immense promise, and he was crushed under the weight of an irresponsible and prejudiced process. The negative barrage on social media, the circulation of his mugshot by nearly every news outlet rather than a standard photo, the recent civil lawsuit filed against him that named another defendant who mysteriously wasn’t charged with a crime, only him, and the overall tone of coverage painted a deeply biased picture before he ever had the chance to defend himself.
“There was never a presumption of innocence which was exemplified by the NFL pulling his draft card over mere accusations without affording him the slightest chance to defend himself. The pressure and perception likely became unbearable.
“Let us be absolutely clear: This is far from over. We will be demanding a full and transparent review of how this investigation was conducted and why. Those responsible for this gross miscarriage of justice must and will be held accountable.
“In the meantime, we again urge everyone to respect the Lacy family’s privacy and allow them the dignity to mourn the loss of their beloved son.”
Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Urges Everyone to Seek Help If They Need It
As mentioned earlier, Lacy’s death is a suspected suicide. Dak Prescott, the Cowboys quarterback, knows the effect suicide can have on families first hand as his brother, Jace, killed himself in April of 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
When he heard about Lacy’s passing and that it was a suspected suicide, Prescott posted the following message on social media:
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott with a message on IG after the news of Kyren Lacy’s passing https://t.co/Ual8nkXbhS pic.twitter.com/CaDnTV5Ja5
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) April 13, 2025
The National Suicide Hotline number is 988. There is help available.
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