Associates and former teammates are talking out to recollect Vontae Davis as authorities proceed their investigation into the previous Miami Dolphins star’s demise at his South Florida house Monday on the age of 35.
Davis’ physique was discovered inside a Southwest Ranches mansion after officers responded to a medical name there, Davie Police officers mentioned.
No explanation for demise has been launched pending the health worker’s post-mortem, although police mentioned foul play does not seem like concerned.
Davis, a cornerback, performed for 10 seasons within the NFL after being drafted twenty fifth total by the Dolphins in 2009 out of Illinois.
Information of his sudden demise shocked the NFL world.
“We’re heartbroken by the sudden passing of former Dolphins CB Vontae Davis and prolong our deepest condolences to his household & family members throughout this troublesome time,” the Dolphins wrote in a press release on social media.
Davis performed three seasons for Miami earlier than being traded to the Indianapolis Colts simply earlier than the 2012 season. He performed six seasons with the Colts. Crew proprietor Jim Irsay provided his prayers to Davis’ household in a press release and shared a photograph of Davis in a Colts jersey on social media.
“Extraordinarily saddened to listen to of the passing of Vontae Davis. An important man, teammate, participant,” Irsay wrote.
The Colts additionally issued a press release saying they have been devastated to listen to of Davis’ demise.
“He was a standout participant in his six seasons with the Horseshoe, however he was a fair higher teammate who carried a smile and constructive vitality day-after-day,” the staff mentioned.
The Washington, D.C., native signed with the Buffalo Payments for 2018 however left the staff at halftime of the season’s second recreation. He launched a press release saying his retirement after the sport, saying that after a number of accidents and surgical procedures, “Actuality hit me quick and onerous: I shouldn’t be on the market anymore.”
The Payments mentioned they have been saddened to be taught of Davis’ demise and that they have been “considering of his associates, household, and family members throughout this troublesome time.”
Davis performed in 121 video games, intercepting 22 passes and returning one for a landing. He was chosen for the Professional Bowl in 2014 and 2015 whereas a member of Indianapolis.
Pat McAfee, Davis’ teammate on the Colts, was emotional as he mentioned the demise on the finish of his widespread ESPN present on Monday.
“Vontae was an extremely cool dude, good man, good man, upbeat man, energetic man,” McAfee mentioned. “A man all of us loved being round each day…if you happen to knew him, you liked him.”
Former Miami Hurricane and Colts extensive receiver Reggie Wayne posted about his former teammate on X.
“Unhappy Day. We used to battle on a regular basis in apply. Typically it resulted in a bunch of bickering and nearly fights. We obtained one another higher,” Wayne posted. “It was a pleasure sporting the horseshoe with you homie. Relaxation simple ‘Champ.’ Praying for your loved ones and love ones.”
Adam Beasley, who covers the Dolphins for Professional Soccer Community, additionally reacted to the loss.
“Clearly it’s gorgeous, it’s surprising, it is method too quickly for a participant who just some years in the past was nonetheless within the Nationwide Soccer League, at 35 years outdated, it is only a jaw-dropping flip of occasions,” Beasley informed NBC6. “Vontae was, I wouldn’t say he was a beloved member of the group however he definitely was a lovable man, he had a fantastic character, an infectious character, constructive, upbeat.”