Former Colts cornerback Vontae Davis dead at 35: Multiple reports

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 file photo, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) gives his gloves to a fan after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis is listed as week to week after coach Chuck Pagano said he was diagnosed with a “pretty significant” groin injury, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File)

by: WRTV Staff

Posted: Apr 1, 2024 / 06:10 PM EST / Updated: Apr 1, 2024 / 06:17 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS — According to multiple reports out of Miami, Florida, former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis has died.

As a Colt, Davis was a two-time Pro Bowler. After playing for the Colts from 2012-17, Davis played for the Bills in 2018 before retiring in the middle of a game that season.

He was 35.

Colts owner Jim Irsay sent a post on X after learning of the news.

Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Vontae Davis. A great guy, teammate, player. My prayers to Vontae's family.🙏

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) April 1, 2024

Davis’ former teammates Pat McAfee and Darius Butler also shared the news on the Pat McAfee Show this afternoon.

Rest In Peace Vontae Davis#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/5ABxnfLOcQ

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 1, 2024

Former Colts cornerback Vontae Davis dead at 35: Multiple reports

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