Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a Florida hotel on Monday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The cause of death of the 38-year-old man is not yet known.
Jackson was found by a hotel housekeeper at about 11:30 am on Monday, police said, adding that “there were no apparent signs of trauma”.
Jackson had been staying at the Homewood Suites in Brandon, Florida, since Jan. 11, hotel officials told police. According to the sheriff’s office, the Jackson family called the police to report him as missing on February 10 and filed a formal report a day later. Police found Jackson at the hotel on February 12 and “after assessing Jackson’s welfare, the missing person case was canceled,” the office said.
“We are shocked and saddened to hear the terrible news about the loss of Vincent Jackson,” Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Bryan Glazer said on Monday in a demonstration. “During his five seasons with our franchise, Vincent was a consummate professional who was very proud of his performance on and off the football field. Vincent was a dedicated father, husband, businessman and philanthropist, who had a profound impact on our community. through their uncompromising defense by military families, supported by the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation. ”
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“He was chosen three times in the Pro Bowl for his achievements on the pitch, but his greatest achievements as a privateer were the four consecutive nominations he received as Walter Payton Man of the Year,” added Glazer. “Our deepest condolences go out to his wife, Lindsey, and the entire Jackson family.”
“We are all mourning the loss of our beloved Vincent Jackson. His wife and family are asking everyone to respect their privacy right now,” the Jackson In Action 83 Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Jackson that helps support military families, tweeted Monday.
Jackson spent 12 seasons in the NFL with then San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jackson was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2009, 2011 and 2012. He played for the last time in 2016 and announced his retirement from the NFL in 2018.