Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a Florida hotel Monday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The cause of death at the age of 38 is currently unknown.
Jackson was found by a hotel housekeeper around 11:30 a.m. 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 staff told police. According to the sheriff’s office, Jackson’s family called police to report him missing on Feb. 10 and a day later filed a formal report. Police found Jackson at the hotel on Feb. 12 and “after assessing Jackson’s well-being, the case of the missing people 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 Monday. statement. “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. which had a profound impact on our community through its tireless advocacy for military families, with the support of the Jackson in Action Foundation 83 ”.
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“He was a Pro Bowl selection three times for his hits on the field, but his biggest hits as a Buccaneer were the four consecutive nominations he got as Walter Payton’s man of the year,” Glazer added. “Our deepest condolences to his wife, Lindsey, and to the entire Jackson family.”
“We are all mourning the loss of our beloved Vincent Jackson. His wife and family are calling for everyone to respect their privacy right now,” said the Jackson In Action Foundation 83, a nonprofit organization founded by Jackson that helps support military families, he tweeted Monday.
Jackson spent 12 seasons in the NFL with the then San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jackson was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2009, 2011 and 2012. He last played in 2016 and announced his retirement from the NFL in 2018.