Former Cowboys TE Gavin Escobar dies in climbing accident

Gavin Escobar, a former tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, died in a climbing accident in California, according to officials.

Escobar, 31, was one of two victims found by firefighters Wednesday at Tahquitz Rock in the Idyllwild area, about 100 miles east of Los Angeles. The other victim was identified as Chelsea Walsh, 33.

Escobar, a second-round pick by the Cowboys in 2013, played for Dallas from 2013-16. He played two