{"id":2210892,"date":"2024-04-01T18:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T22:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vontae-davis-dead-two-time-pro-bowler-for-indianapolis-colts-dies-at-35\/"},"modified":"2024-04-01T18:24:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T22:24:23","slug":"vontae-davis-dead-two-time-pro-bowler-for-indianapolis-colts-dies-at-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vontae-davis-dead-two-time-pro-bowler-for-indianapolis-colts-dies-at-35\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Indianapolis Colts star Vontae Davis passes away at age 35"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvontae-davis-dead-two-time-pro-bowler-for-indianapolis-colts-dies-at-35%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2210892&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former Indianapolis Colts football player Vontae Davis tragically\u2062 passed away at the age of 35 at his grandmother&#8217;s home in Southwest \u2064Ranches, Florida. Police \u200cruled out foul play in\u200b his death. Davis, a beloved figure in the NFL\u2062 community, notably earned Pro Bowl honors in 2014 and 2015 during his tenure\u2063 with the Colts.\u200b His untimely demise has deeply saddened the Indianapolis \u2064Colts organization\u200b and fans alike.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_78\">\n<p>Indianapolis Colts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/football\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>football<\/a> player Vontae Davis has died at the age of 35, authorities confirmed Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The former NFL player was found dead at his grandmother\u2019s home in Southwest Ranches, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Florida<\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>police<\/a> stating that <a href=\"https:\/\/fox59.com\/news\/former-indianapolis-colt-vontae-davis-35-found-dead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>no foul play is suspected<\/a> to have played a role in his death. During his time with the Colts, he was selected to the Pro Bowl in back-to-back years in 2014 and 2015.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are devastated to hear of Vontae Davis\u2019s passing,\u201d a statement from the Indianapolis Colts said. \u201cHe 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. He will be deeply missed, and we send our prayers to his family and loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are devastated to hear of Vontae Davis\u2019s passing. He will be deeply missed, and we send our prayers to his family and loved ones. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K10FdaLmNV\">pic.twitter.com\/K10FdaLmNV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Colts\/status\/1774879497621311501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Davis was not immediately identified when police found him dead at his grandmother\u2019s house. University of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/illinois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Illinois<\/a> assistant coach Chester Frazier assisted the police in identifying Davis. Davis was a member of the Illinois defensive backfield.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/illinination?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#illinination<\/a> we lost a great today!!! RIP TO <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vontaedavis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@vontaedavis<\/a> man nothing but good memories of that dude in school!!! Praying for the Davis family!!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chester Frazier (@CoachFrazierILL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoachFrazierILL\/status\/1774819473029054891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, issued his own statement on Davis\u2019s death, calling him \u201ca great guy, teammate, player.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Vontae Davis. A great guy, teammate, player. My prayers to Vontae&#8217;s family.\ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JimIrsay\/status\/1774860563744506027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>We are saddened to learn of the passing of Vontae Davis.<\/p>\n<p>We are thinking of his friends, family, and loved ones during this difficult time. \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc99 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/a2f5RtlQoj\">pic.twitter.com\/a2f5RtlQoj<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014 Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BuffaloBills\/status\/1774873038569214395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Outside of his time with the Colts, Davis is most known for his short stint with the Buffalo Bills, as he only played one game with the team in 2018 before retiring during the game\u2019s halftime. Davis clarified in a statement that he was unsure if he wanted to continue playing football, and that it was important for him and his family \u201cto walk away healthy\u201d from football.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Indianapolis Colts football player Vontae Davis passed away at 35, confirmed by authorities on Monday. He was discovered deceased at his grandmother&#8217;s residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida. Police indicated no foul play. 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