Former Arizona Cardinals Player Max Tuerk Dead At 26, Family Says
June 22, 2020
Max Tuerk, a former offensive lineman for the USC Trojans and Arizona Cardinals player, has died at the age of 26.
According to Tuerk's family, he died while hiking with his parents in Cleveland National Forest north of San Diego.
Tuerk was drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft by the then-San Diego Chargers. He was then signed by the Arizona Cardinals before being cut in 2018.
Both USC & the Arizona Cardinals tweeted their condolences to his family. See their tweets below:
#FightOnForever, Max Tuerk.
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) June 21, 2020
The #TrojanFamily is terribly saddened by the news of Tuerk’s passing, gone too soon at the age of 26, and our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with his family. pic.twitter.com/PBzN1J55Ch
Our thoughts and prayers are with Max Tuerk’s family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/mKIiIUUpOd
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) June 22, 2020