Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a Florida hotel room Monday morning, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced. He was 38.
A three-time Pro Bowler with the then-San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jackson had been staying at a Homewood Suites on the eastern outskirts of Tampa. His body was discovered by a housekeeper around 11:30 a.m. ET Monday.
The sheriff's office said in a news release that it is investigating the case, but that Jackson's body showed "no apparent signs of trauma." Spokesperson Crystal Clark clarified to USA TODAY Sports that authorities do not believe a crime occurred, nor suspect foul play.
"My heart aches for the many loved ones Vincent Jackson leaves behind, from his wife and children to the Buccaneers nation that adored him," Hillsborough County sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement.
"Mr. Jackson was a devoted man who put his family and community above everything else. ... He will be sorely missed by not only football fans across the country, but also the people here in Hillsborough County who reaped the benefits of his generous contributions."
