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 referred to as to the residence by the home assistant, who discovered the house owner deceased. We will verify that the deceased particular person is Vontae Davis age 35. Preliminary data means that foul play isn’t concerned,” Davie police stated in an announcement.
Police stated the investigation stays energetic.
Davis made headlines in 2018 when, whereas enjoying 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 puzzled whether or not he wished to maintain going.
“And honestly, I don’t as a result of the season is lengthy, and it is extra essential 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.
After enjoying three seasons at Illinois, he was a first-round decide (twenty fifth total) by the Miami Dolphins in 2009. His first NFL interception was a pick-six, the one landing of his profession.
The Miami Dolphins traded Davis to the Indianapolis Colts in 2012, a yr when Miami was featured on HBO’s “Exhausting Knocks.” When then-Dolphins normal supervisor Jeff Eire advised 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 advised 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 enjoying 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 constructive power daily. He can 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 vast receivers T.Y. Hilton and Reggie Wayne, reacted to information of his dying on social media.
Extraordinarily saddened to listen to of the passing of Vontae Davis. An amazing 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 dangerous. 😢😢😢 RIP VD pic.twitter.com/fsqthKoCmc
— TY Hilton (@TYHilton13) April 1, 2024
Unhappy Day. We used to battle on a regular basis in observe. Generally it resulted in a bunch of bickering and nearly fights. 😂😢. We acquired one another higher. It was a pleasure sporting the horseshoe with you homie. Relaxation simple “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 decent finish and was a two-time Professional Bowl choice, retiring in 2019.
ESPN’s Stephen Holder contributed to this report.
