Vontae Davis, a former NFL cornerback, was discovered deceased at his Florida home.

Police discovered veteran NFL cornerback Vontae Davis dead at his South Florida home on Monday. Davis famously retired during halftime of his final game while playing for the Indianapolis Colts and was a two-time Pro Bowler.

According to the Davie Police Department, when officers arrived at the Southwest Ranches residence after receiving a call from a house aide, they discovered Davis deceased. Police said that preliminary evidence does not point to foul play, and the investigation is ongoing.

The death is being looked into by the office of the Broward County medical examiner.

Over the course of a ten-year career, Davis, 35, participated in 121 games with the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and Colts, amassing 97 pass deflections and 22 interceptions.

Illinois was his collegiate football team, and the Dolphins selected him with

the 25th selection in the 2009 NFL Draft’s first round. Before being traded to the Indianapolis Colts for a second-round pick, he spent three seasons as a player for Miami. The heated discussion between Davis and then-general manager Jeff Ireland on the deal was shown on the HBO series “Hard Knocks,” which was following the Dolphins team at the time. This exchange provided insight into the league’s personal stakes.

Ireland stated, “The rumor is true: We just traded you.”

“I would like to give my grandmother a call,” the startled corner said.

After demonstrating success in Indianapolis, Davis received a four-year, $36 million contract to stay with the franchise in 2014. Due to his four interceptions in a season in 2014 and 2015, he was named to the Pro Bowl.

and he spent a total of six seasons playing for the Colts.

On Sunday, October 2, 2016, before the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football game at Wembley Stadium in London, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis, age 21, enters the field. (Photo by Matt Dunham/AP)
LINKED ARTICLE: Upon retiring, Vernon Davis said, “I had more of an out-of-body, spiritual moment.”
He signed a $5 million, one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills in 2018, however he left the team during the second half of play. His teammates and the league, which generally encourages a warrior mindset, were taken aback by his decision.

He said to CNN at the time, “I had more of an out-of-body, spiritual moment and my intuition was telling me that football was no longer for me.”

Simply put, you’re not viewed as a quitter.

“I don’t believe I gave up. As I leave a game that no longer benefits me emotionally, physically, or mentally, I believe I am feeling that way. I would tell those who say I quit that. The majority of people are unaware of my personal background or the struggles I overcame to become successful.

On Monday, the three teams he played for and the NFL each sent their condolences.

The news of Vontae Davis’s demise has devastated the NFL. The NFL remarked, “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.”

“We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of former Dolphins wide receiver Vontae Davis and offer our sincere sympathies to his loved ones.”

ones throughout this trying period, the Dolphins declared.

“We are devastated to hear of Vontae Davis’s passing,” the Colts declared. Throughout his six seasons with the Horseshoe, he was not just a fantastic player but also an excellent teammate who always had a smile on his face and a good attitude. We pray for his family and loved ones, as they will be greatly missed.

The Colts’ owner, Jim Irsay, posted on X, saying, “Very saddened to hear of Vontae Davis’s passing.” “A terrific man, player, and comrade. I will be praying for Vontae’s family.

“We are deeply saddened by the news of Vontae Davis’s passing,” the Bills released a statement. We are keeping his loved ones, family, and friends in our thoughts at thisa challenging moment.