Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was discovered lifeless Monday at a residence in South Florida, Davie police confirmed. He was 35.
“This morning, Davie Police Officers responded to 6051 SW 178th Avenue in reference to a medical name. Officers have been known as to the residence by the home assistant, who discovered the home-owner deceased. We are able to verify that the deceased particular person is Vontae Davis age 35. Preliminary data means that foul play just isn’t concerned,” Davie police stated in an announcement.
Police stated the investigation stays lively.
The Broward County Workplace of Medical Examiner and Trauma Providers stated Monday that it might take as much as 90 days to find out Davis’ explanation for demise, pending a full examination and additional testing.
Davis made headlines in 2018 when, whereas taking part in for the Buffalo Payments, he abruptly retired at halftime of a September recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers.
In an announcement launched after the sport, he stated he meant no disrespect to his teammates and coaches however stated that whereas he was on the sector that Sunday, he did not really feel proper and questioned whether or not he needed to maintain going.
“And honestly, I don’t as a result of the season is lengthy, and it is extra necessary for me and my household to stroll away wholesome than to willfully embrace the warrior mentality and limp away too late,” he stated within the assertion.
“We’re saddened to be taught of the passing of Vontae Davis,” the Payments stated in an announcement posted to social media. “We’re considering of his associates, household, and family members throughout this tough time.”
We’re saddened to be taught of the passing of Vontae Davis.
We’re considering of his associates, household, and family members throughout this tough time. ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/a2f5RtlQoj
— Buffalo Payments (@BuffaloBills) April 1, 2024
After taking part in three seasons at Illinois, he was a first-round choose (twenty fifth general) by the Miami Dolphins in 2009. His first NFL interception was a pick-six, the one landing of his profession.
The Dolphins traded Davis to the Indianapolis Colts in 2012, a yr when Miami was featured on HBO’s “Laborious Knocks.” When then-Dolphins basic supervisor Jeff Eire instructed him he’d been traded, his first response was to ask whether or not he might name his grandmother and his brother, a second that went viral. He did not know cameras have been contained in the room at the moment and instructed ESPN after he retired, “I felt sort of violated.”
In a social media put up Monday, the Dolphins stated, “We’re heartbroken by the sudden passing of former Dolphins CB Vontae Davis and lengthen our deepest condolences to his household & family members throughout this tough time.”
We’re heartbroken by the sudden passing of former Dolphins CB Vontae Davis and lengthen our deepest condolences to his household & family members throughout this tough time. pic.twitter.com/mB1kYUpZqQ
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 1, 2024
He was chosen to 2 Professional Bowls (2014-15) whereas taking part in in six seasons for the Colts.
“We’re devastated to listen to of Vontae Davis’s passing. He was a standout participant in his six seasons with the Horseshoe, however he was an excellent higher teammate who carried a smile and optimistic vitality day by day. He might be deeply missed, and we ship our prayers to his household and family members,” the Colts stated in an announcement.
Colts proprietor Jim Irsay and several other of Davis’ former teammates, together with large receivers T.Y. Hilton and Reggie Wayne, reacted to information of his demise on social media.
Extraordinarily saddened to listen to of the passing of Vontae Davis. A fantastic man, teammate, participant. My prayers to Vontae’s household.🙏
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) April 1, 2024
We simply was on FT a pair weeks in the past. I sill cannot imagine you gone. I do not wanna imagine you gone! My head harm so unhealthy. 😢😢😢 RIP VD pic.twitter.com/fsqthKoCmc
— TY Hilton (@TYHilton13) April 1, 2024
Unhappy Day. We used to battle on a regular basis in follow. Generally it resulted in a bunch of bickering and virtually fights. 😂😢. We received one another higher. It was a pleasure carrying the horseshoe with you homie. Relaxation straightforward “Champ.” Praying for your loved ones and love ones. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 🙏🏾 R.I.P. #VD21 pic.twitter.com/zfb8efeX2o
— Reggie Wayne (@ReggieWayne_17) April 1, 2024
In 10 NFL seasons, he had 22 interceptions, 97 passes defended and 395 tackles in 121 profession video games.
His older brother, Vernon Davis, additionally performed within the NFL as a good finish and was a two-time Professional Bowl choice, retiring in 2019.
ESPN’s Stephen Holder contributed to this report.
