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Colts Nation pays tribute to Edwin Jackson after he was killed by a suspected drunk driver

Colts Nation pays tribute to Edwin Jackson after he was killed by a suspected drunk driver
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts players and fans shared memories and love for linebacker Edwin Jackson who was one of two men killed by a suspected drunk driver early Sunday morning. 

Police believe Jackson, 26, was the passenger in a rideshare vehicle when he got sick and the driver pulled over to help him out. That's when a suspected drunk driver ran into the back of the vehicle hitting both Jackson and the driver, Jeffrey Monroe, 54. 

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Jackson played 16 games with the Colts in 2016 but spent the last year on the injured reserves. 

He was described by former and current teammates as always having a smile and loving life. 

Read some of their tributes below.