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Former NFL Star Vontae Davis Found Dead at 35: Tragic End to a Football Journey

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Ex-NFL cornerback Vontae Davis passes away at 35, leaving the NFL community in mourning. Learn more about his career and legacy here.

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis, a standout player in the league, tragically passed away at the age of 35 in South Florida. Davis, known for his time with the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills, was a respected Pro Bowl cornerback with a remarkable career spanning over 10 years.

Davis' sudden death has left the NFL community in shock, with fans and fellow players grieving the loss of a talented athlete. His decision to retire at halftime during his final game with the Buffalo Bills in 2018 created headlines and remains a memorable moment in NFL history.

Despite his on-field success, Davis faced off-field troubles that added complexity to his life. The circumstances surrounding his passing have not been disclosed, deepening the sense of loss felt by those who knew and admired him.

As tributes pour in for Vontae Davis, his legacy as a dedicated player and a complex individual will be remembered by fans and the football world. His impact on the sport and the lives he touched will endure as a lasting tribute to his talent and character.

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Ex-NFL CB Vontae Davis found dead at age 35 - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead Monday at a residence in South Florida. He was 35 years old.

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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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'If you knew him you loved him': NFL in mourning as two-time Pro ... (Fox Sports)

Vontae Davis, a former NFL cornerback and the brother of Super Bowl champion tight end Vernon Davis, has died at the age of 35, according to WSVN 7.

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'We are heartbroken': Former NFL star dead at 35 (Nine)

Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home.

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

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Vontae Davis. We are thinking of his friends, family, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Former NFL player Vontae Davis found dead at age 35 (NewsChannel5.com)

Davis' 10-year career in the NFL took him from the Miami Dolphins to the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills.

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

Davis, a former Pro Bowl cornerback, made headlines in 2018 by retiring at halftime when he played for the Buffalo Bills. Vontae Davis stands for a ...

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

Davis was found dead Monday morning​ in a home​ in Southwest Ranches, Florida, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The cause of death was not immediately known.

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We didn't need to see Vontae Davis' 'call my grandmother' moment ... (Palm Beach Post)

Vontae Davis, a Miami Dolphins first-round pick, was found dead Monday. His 'call my grandmother' moment on 'Hard Knocks' feels even more intrusive now.

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Former Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis found dead in home gym ... (Yahoo! Voices)

The personal assistant of former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis called 911 to report that a woman inside the home found the former Dolphins player on ground ...

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Vontae Davis, former NFL star, found dead in Miami home at age 35 (Yahoo Sports)

We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of former Dolphins CB Vontae Davis and extend our deepest condolences to his family & loved ones during this difficult ...

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911 call released after ex-Dolphins CB Vontae Davis found dead in ... (WPLG Local 10)

Police released audio of a 911 call placed by the personal assistant of former Miami Dolphins star Vontae Davis just moments after he was found dead in a ...

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Veteran linebacker Channing Crowder 'crushed' by former ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

When the Miami Dolphins drafted Vontae Davis in 2009, the rookie defensive back found guidance, mentorship, and friendship under the wings of veteran ...

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