Vontae Davis: Former NFL player found dead at Florida mansion aged 35

The former footballer played for various teams across 10 seasons in the National Football League. In 2018, he shocked fans by retiring from the sport halfway through a match.

Former NFL star Vontae Davis has died at the age of 35, police have said.

Officers were called to the football player's Florida mansion on Monday morning after a housekeeper discovered his body.

Details about how Davis died were not released, but preliminary information suggests that "foul play is not involved".

(Sky News)

Property records from Broward County indicate the nearly $3m (£2.4m) home is owned by Adaline Davis, who is believed to be his grandmother, Sky News' US partner NBC reported.

Other records indicate Davis lived at the home.

Davis played in 10 NFL seasons for several teams including the Miami Dolphins (2009-11), Indianapolis Colts (2012-17) and Buffalo Bills (2018).

He earned back-to-back selections for the Pro Bowl - the NFL's all-star game - with the Colts in 2014 and 2015.

In 2018, Davis shocked fans when he retired in the middle of a match against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Vontae Davis’s Statement:

In a statement at the time, he said: "This isn't how I pictured retiring from the NFL. But today, on the field, reality hit me hard and fast.

"I shouldn't be out there anymore... I meant no disrespect to my teammates or coaches."

(CBC)

Before being traded to Indianapolis shortly before the 2012 season, Davis spent three seasons as a player for Miami. He spent six seasons as a Colts player. In a statement, team owner Jim Irsay prayed for Davi’s family and posted a picture of Davis wearing a Colts jersey on social media.

I was deeply saddened to learn of Vontae Davis's passing. An amazing man, colleague, and athlete," Irsay penned.

In a statement, the Colts expressed their shock at learning of Davi’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," the team stated.

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