Colts owner, Jim Irsay, posted on X saying he was extremely saddened to hear of the passing.
MIAMI — Former Colts cornerback, Vontae Davis, was found dead in a Florida home Monday morning. He was 35 years old.saying:"Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Vontae Davis. A great guy, teammate, player. My prayers to Vontae's family."
Police in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Davie said they responded to a medical emergency at Davis' home Monday morning, but the 35-year-old was dead when officers arrived. No cause of death has been released pending autopsy results. Police said in a statement that the investigation is still active.Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Vontae Davis. A great guy, teammate, player. My prayers to Vontae's family.
Davis played three seasons for Miami before being traded to Indianapolis just before the 2012 season. He played six seasons with the Colts. "We are devastated to hear of Vontae Davis’s passing. He was a standout player in his six seasons with the Horseshoe, but he was an even better teammate who carried a smile and positive energy every day. He will be deeply missed, and we send our prayers to his family and loved ones.
The Washington, D.C., native signed with the Buffalo Bills for 2018 but left the team at halftime of the season's second game. He released a statement announcing his retirement after the game, saying that after multiple injuries and surgeries,"Reality hit me fast and hard: I shouldn’t be out there anymore.”to learn of Davis' death and that they were"thinking of his friends, family, and loved ones during this difficult time.
Davis played in 121 games, intercepting 22 passes and returning one for a touchdown. He was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2015 while a member of Indianapolis.KHOU would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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