Former NFL and USC operating back again Joe McKnight was murdered during an obvious street anger altercation just outside New Orleans on Friday, cops informed USA TODAY Activities.

McKnight, 28, was a fourth-round choose of the New You are able to Airplanes in this years set up and performed in the NFL with the Airplanes and Might Town Chiefs as a operating back again and come back professional. He performed in the Canada Soccer Group this season with the Edmonton Eskimos and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Jefferson Parish (La.) colonel David Fortunato informed USA TODAY Activities that McKnight was noticeable deceased at the field following an incident that happened at roughly 2:43 p.m. at the junction of Behrman Road and Holmes Blvd in Terrytown, La.
Fortunato said the incident was being examined as a possible street anger incident after McKnight departed his automobile and consequently was taken many periods. The suspicious, a 54-year-old Ronald Gasser, had stayed at the field and is in legal care.

McKnight's only NFL begin at operating back again came in the ultimate bet on this years frequent season, and he hurried for 158 metres.
He gradually created his indicate as a special-teamer and was known as to the Pro Soccer Authors of The united state's All-Pro group as a punch returner this year. McKnight came back a begin for a landing that season and also obstructed a punt.

He also captured two touchdowns with the Might Town Chiefs in 2014, his last season with the group and in the NFL.

"Joe McKnight was a adoring dad and a authentic, kind-hearted individual," the Airplanes had written in an argument. "It is sad when every day life is taken in what seems to be to be such a mindless act of assault. Joe, you will be skipped."