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NFL Star Vontae Davis Found Dead at 35: A Look Back at His Legacy

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Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis tragically passes away at the age of 35. Learn more about his career and the shocking news surrounding his death.

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis, a first-round pick in the 2009 draft, was found dead in his South Florida home at the age of 35. Known for his Pro Bowl appearances and successful NFL career with teams like the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills, Davis captured the hearts of football fans with his talent and determination on the field.

Despite his on-field successes, Davis faced off-field troubles that plagued his personal life. Friends and colleagues expressed shock and sadness at the sudden news of his passing, highlighting the complexities of his life beyond football. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation, leaving fans and the NFL community in mourning over the loss of a talented athlete.

In a career spanning 10 NFL seasons, Vontae Davis made a lasting impact on the league, earning accolades such as two Pro Bowl selections and becoming a respected figure in the football world. His legacy extends beyond the field, with his abrupt retirement during a game for the Buffalo Bills marking a memorable and controversial moment in NFL history.

As the NFL community mourns the loss of Vontae Davis, his contributions to the game and the challenges he faced serve as a reminder of the human side of professional sports. His legacy as a talented cornerback and complex individual will be remembered by fans and fellow players for years to come.

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Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis found dead at age of 35 (The Guardian)

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis, a first-round pick in the 2009 draft, has died at the age of 35.

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Vontae Davis, from his bright future to his off-field troubles (NBC 6 South Florida)

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis has been found dead in his South Florida home. Police in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Davie say the body of the ...

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Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis found dead at age 35 - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

He was 35. "This morning, Davie Police Officers responded to 6051 SW 178th Avenue in reference to a medical call. Officers were called to the residence by the ...

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Former Miami Dolphin Vontae Davis found dead in Southwest ... (CBS Miami)

Vladimir Moise, a long-time friend and business partner of Davis, confirmed his death. According to Broward property records, the residence on SW 178th Avenue ...

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Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis, 35, found dead at Florida ... (NBC News)

Details about how Davis died were not released. The Broward County medical examiner's office said Monday afternoon that it is investigating Davis' death. "There ...

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Report: Two-time Pro Bowl CB Vontae Davis dead at 35 (Reuters)

Davis played 10 NFL seasons with the Miami Dolphins (2009-11), Indianapolis Colts (2012-17) and Buffalo Bills (2018). Davis earned back ...

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Vontae Davis dies aged 35: Shock as troubled ex-NFL star's body is ... (Daily Mail)

Vontae Davis, the former Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills cornerback had died at age 35.

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Bills mourn passing of former player Vontae Davis (BuffaloBills.com)

The Buffalo Bills have issued the following statement: We are saddened to learn of the passing of Vontae Davis. We are thinking of his friends, family, ...

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Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis found dead at his home in ... (CNN)

Vontae Davis, the former NFL cornerback who made two Pro Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and memorably retired at halftime of his final game, was found ...

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Vontae Davis: Former NFL player found dead at Florida mansion ... (Sky News)

The former footballer played for various teams across 10 seasons in the National Football League. In 2018, he shocked fans by retiring from the sport ...

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Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis dies suddenly at age of 35 (The Independent)

His former teams and team-mates came together to play tribute to Davis, a two-time Pro Bowl player in 2014 and 2015, after he was found unresponsive in a Fort ...

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Heartbreaking Hard Knocks clip of Vontae Davis' trade to the Colts ... (Daily Mail)

Just hours after Davis' death was announced on Monday, an X user shared a 2012 Hard Knocks episode of then-Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland asking to chat with ...

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Vontae Davis, dead at 35, starred at University of Illinois before Pro ... (CBS Chicago)

Davis was found dead Monday morningโ€‹ in a homeโ€‹ in Southwest Ranches, Florida, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The cause of death was not immediately known.

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