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Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis of the Buffalo Payments and Indianapolis Colts was discovered lifeless inside his grandmother's dwelling in southwest Florida on Monday.
Vontae Davis was solely 35 years outdated.
In keeping with WSVN-TV, police are investigating the reason for his dying, however have confirmed that no foul play was concerned.
Davis made nationwide headlines in 2018 when the two-time Professional Bowler shocked his teammates and coaches by deciding to retire throughout halftime through the Payments' recreation in opposition to the Chargers.
BREAKING: Former NFL star Vontae Davis dies at 35
• Pre-university. Illinois and NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was discovered lifeless at his grandmother's dwelling in Southwest Ranches, Florida on Monday morning. He was 35 years outdated.
• Officers mentioned no foul play is suspected.
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Per NBC Information:
Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was discovered lifeless in a Florida mansion, police mentioned Monday.
He was 35 years outdated.
The Davie Police Division mentioned in a press release {that a} housekeeper known as officers to a residence within the 6000 block of SW 178th Avenue on Monday morning, who found Davis' physique.
“Preliminary data signifies no foul play is concerned,” the division mentioned.
Household and pals had been shocked to lose their beloved one at such a younger age.
Davis' longtime buddy Bobby Mays wrote on Fb, “You beat the chances, you made it. You probably did it your method. “It shouldn’t have ended this fashion.”
Throughout his ten years within the NFL, Davis performed in 121 video games and amassed 395 tackles and 22 interceptions.
Davis' explanation for dying has not been launched.