Davis, a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback, died at the age of 35.
Davis, who played for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills, was discovered dead at his grandmother’s home in Southwest Ranches, Florida. The police report indicated that no foul play was involved, and the inquiry was still ongoing. Davis, who won back-to-back Pro Bowls in 2014 and 2015, retired midway through the Bills’ 2018 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Throughout his 10-year career, he recorded 22 interceptions, 97 passes defended, and 395 tackles. “Extremely saddened to hear of Vontae Davis’ passing,” Colts owner Jim Irsay wrote on X. “A fantastic guy, teammate, and player. My prayers are with Vontae’s family.”
The Dolphins, who chose Davis in the first round in 2019, wrote, “We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of former Dolphins CB Vontae Davis and extend our deepest condolences to his family & loved ones during this difficult time.” The Bills added: “We are heartbroken to learn of Vontae Davis’ loss. We’re thinking of his friends, family, and loved ones during this terrible time.”
