Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was discovered lifeless in a Florida mansion, police stated Monday.
He was 35.
Officers have been known as Monday morning to a residence within the 6000 block of SW 178th Avenue by the home assistant, who found Davis’ physique, the Davie Police Division stated in a press release.
“Preliminary data means that foul play just isn’t concerned,” the division stated.
Particulars on how Davis died weren’t launched.
Broward County property data point out the almost $3 million house is owned by Adaline Davis, recognized by NBC South Florida as Davis’ grandmother.
Davis, who performed within the NFL from 2009 till retirement in 2018, suited up for the Miami Dolphins, the Indianapolis Colts and the Buffalo Payments.
Tributes for the previous defensive standout started pouring in Monday afternoon from every staff in addition to the league.
The NFL stated in a submit on X that it “is heartbroken to listen to concerning the passing of Vontae Davis. Our ideas are along with his household and family members.”
Indianapolis Colts’ proprietor Jim Irsay additionally expressed condolences on the platform X. In a single submit, Irsay posted an image of Davis in a Colts’ uniform with a coronary heart emoji above the {photograph}.
In a second submit, Irsay wrote: “Extraordinarily saddened to listen to of the passing of Vontae Davis. A fantastic man, teammate, participant. My prayers to Vontae’s household.”