D.C. native and former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected.
Vontae Davis Death Football FILE - Indianapolis Colts' Vontae Davis listens to a question during a news conference ahead of the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots at the NFL football team's practice facility Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, in Indianapolis. Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, April 1, 2024, but police say no foul play is suspected.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File
Vontae Davis Death Football FILE - Miami Dolphins' Vontae Davis (21) celebrates his interception against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, April 1, 2024, but police say no foul play is suspected.(AP Photo/Derek Gee, File)
AP Photo/Derek Gee, File
Vontae Davis Death Football FILE - Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) gives his gloves to a fan after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts won 35-33. Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, April 1, 2024, but police say no foul play is suspected.(AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File)
AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File
ICYMI-Week 2 Football Buffalo Bills' Vontae Davis, center, gets up after Los Angeles Chargers' Mike Williams, right, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. How's THAT for a halftime adjustment? While the rest of the Buffalo Bills jogged into the locker room at halftime of their game against the Los Angeles Chargers, cornerback Vontae Davis jogged in, then just kept on going. Later, Davis posted on Twitter that he was, in fact, calling it a career.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
AP Photo/Adrian Kraus
Vontae Davis Death Football FILE - Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis watches from the sidelines during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, in Oakland, Calif., Dec. 24, 2016. Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, April 1, 2024, but police say no foul play is suspected.(Daniel Gluskoter/File)
Daniel Gluskoter/File
Vontae Davis Death Football FILE - Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) gives his gloves to a fan after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts won 35-33. Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, April 1, 2024, but police say no foul play is suspected.(AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File)
AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File
Vontae Davis Death Football FILE - Miami Dolphins' Vontae Davis (21) celebrates his interception against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, April 1, 2024, but police say no foul play is suspected.(AP Photo/Derek Gee, File)
AP Photo/Derek Gee, File
Vontae Davis Death Football FILE - Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) defends on a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct., 16, 2016, in Houston. Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, April 1, 2024, but police say no foul play is suspected.(AP Photo/George Bridges, File)
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) — Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected.
Police in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Davie said they responded to a medical emergency at Davis’ home Monday morning, but the 35-year-old was dead when officers arrived. No cause of death has been released pending autopsy results. Police said in a statement that the investigation is still active.
Davis played for 10 seasons in the NFL after being drafted 25th overall by the Dolphins in 2009 out of Illinois.
“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 time,” the Dolphins wrote in a statement on social media.
Davis played three seasons for Miami before being traded to Indianapolis just before the 2012 season. He played six seasons with the Colts. Team owner Jim Irsay offered his prayers to Davis’ family in a statement and shared a photo of Davis in a Colts jersey on social media.
“Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Vontae Davis. A great guy, teammate, player,” Irsay wrote.
“He was a standout player in his six seasons with the Horseshoe, but he was an even better teammate who carried a smile and positive energy every day,” the team said.
The Washington, D.C., native signed with the Buffalo Bills for 2018 but left the team at halftime of the season’s second game. He released a statement announcing his retirement after the game, saying that after multiple injuries and surgeries, “Reality hit me fast and hard: I shouldn’t be out there anymore.”
The Bills said they were saddened to learn of Davis’ death and that they were “thinking of his friends, family, and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Davis played in 121 games, intercepting 22 passes and returning one for a touchdown. He was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2015 while a member of Indianapolis.
