The Hillsborough County, Florida sheriff’s office said Monday it is investigating the death of NFL receiver Vincent Jackson.
Jackson, 38, was found dead at approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Homewood Suites in Brandon, Florida. Police said there were no apparent signs of trauma and the Hillsborough County Medical Office will determine the cause of death.
According to hotel staff, Jackson, who is a resident of South Tampa, checked into the hotel on Jan. 11 and had been staying in a room since that date.
Jackson’s family reported him missing Wednesday and a formal report was filed Thursday, but police located Jackson at the Homewood Suites on Friday. The missing persons case was canceled after Jackson’s well-being was confirmed.
“My heart aches for the many loved ones Vincent Jackson leaves behind, from his wife and children to the Buccaneers nation that adored him,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “Mr. Jackson was a devout man who put his family and community above all else. Football aside, he touched countless lives through his Jackson In Action Foundation 83. We shared a passion for support. to military families and, three years ago, Jackson was even named an honorary deputy by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in recognition of his dedication to the community. across the country, but also the people of Hillsborough County who reaped the benefits of their generous contributions. “
The Jackson in Action Foundation 83 has tweeted that “Jackson’s wife and family are asking everyone to respect their privacy right now.”
Jackson last played in the NFL in 2016 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he spent the last five seasons of his career with. It ranks fourth in the franchise’s history, with 4,326 yards and 10th with 268 receptions.
He played his first seven seasons with the Chargers, who selected him in the second round (61st overall) of the 2005 draft. He is tied for eighth place in franchise history for touchdown recipes (37) and is the 10th in the receiving yards (4,754).
The Chargers said in a statement that the team was “shocked and deeply saddened” by Jackson’s death and praised him for his work with military families since his retirement.
has gone too soon 💙 pic.twitter.com/lQEtPjNQ4w
– Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) February 15, 2021
Overall, he had 540 catches for 9,080 yards and 57 touchdowns and was selected for three Pro Bowls in his 12-season career.