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Ex-NFL player Vontae Davis, 35, found dead in his Florida home

DANIEL GLUSKOTER VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS
                                Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis watches from the sidelines during a game against the Oakland Raiders, in Oakland, Calif., in Decemnrt 2016. Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home, today, but police say no foul play is suspected.

DANIEL GLUSKOTER VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis watches from the sidelines during a game against the Oakland Raiders, in Oakland, Calif., in Decemnrt 2016. Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home, today, but police say no foul play is suspected.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. >> Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home today, 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 this 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. He played three seasons for Miami before being traded to Indianapolis just before the 2012 season. He played six seasons with the Colts.

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.”

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 the Colts.

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