Vontae Davis, former player for the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins, died this Monday at the age of 35 at his grandmother’s house, located in Southwest Ranches, Florida.
“I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Vontae Davis. A great guy, teammate, player. My prayers to Vontae’s family,” lamented Colts owner Jim Irsay through his social networks.
According to the police and the Broward County, Florida, medical examiner’s office, Davis’ body was found lifeless in an event in which they said did not involve any criminal act; They did not explain the reasons for his death.
Vontae Davis was a cornerback who came to the NFL selected in the first round of the 2009 Draft by the Dolphins, a team in which he remained until 2011.
He moved to the Colts in 2012, the team with which he lived his best moments; There he was selected to the Pro Bowl twice, before playing his last two games with the Buffalo Bills in the 2018 campaign.
His retirement was abrupt and unusual. It happened in the middle of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2 of that season.
The cornerback born in Washington, DC, started in the first half, but did not return to the field for the last two periods by his own decision, Bills head coach Sean McDermott reported at that time.
“He told us that it was over,” the coach said about what Davis mentioned to him on September 16, 2018.
Interviewed by the media five days later, the cornerback reiterated his retirement.
“Reality hit me fast and hard. I went to the bench after that last series and an idea simply hit me. I no longer belong on the field,” was the explanation he gave about why he was leaving football.
The Dolphins also mourned the death of their former player with a message on social networks.
“We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of our former cornerback, Vontae Davis; we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the Florida team wrote.
In 10 years in the NFL, Davis played 121 games, 113 as a starter; He totaled 395 tackles and 97 passes defended.
