Former NFL Star Vontae Davis Found Dead at 35

Mar. 15, 2025

Vontae Davis in 2016.Photo:Jason Merritt/Getty

Jason Merritt/Getty

Vontae Davis, a former NFL star who retired in 2018, has died. He was 35.

The retired football pro was found dead in Southwest Ranches, Florida on Monday morning, the Davie Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE.

“Preliminary information suggests that foul play is not involved,” the statement reads. “The investigation remains ACTIVE.”

Vontae Davis on the field with the Colts in 2015.Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty

Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty

During his 10-season NFL career, the cornerback played for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills.

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A two-time Pro Bowler, Davis was also well-known for abruptlyretiring from the NFL at halftimein 2018.

Davis, who was playing for the Bills at the time, put on his street clothes, walked out of the stadium and decided to retire,Sports Illustratedreported at the time.

In an official statement announcing his retirement, Davis said, “This isn’t how I pictured retiring from the NFL. But today on the field, reality hit me and hard. I shouldn’t be out there anymore.”

source: people.com