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Vontae Davis's Cause of Death Ruled Undetermined Following Autopsy Report

The report highlights inconsistencies between the scene and autopsy findings, with no foul play suspected in the former NFL player's death.

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Vontae Davis celebrates an interception in the first half. Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, NY. 12-18-2011. (Jim Rassol/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Overview

  • The Broward Medical Examiner's Office classified Vontae Davis's cause of death as undetermined, citing inconsistencies between the scene and autopsy findings.
  • Davis was found unresponsive in his home gym on April 1, 2024, by his personal assistant, with no evidence of foul play identified by investigators.
  • The autopsy revealed physical injuries, including cuts, bruises, and burn marks consistent with a sauna heater safety grate, but their origins remain unclear.
  • Toxicology reports indicated the presence of amphetamines/methamphetamines and cannabinoids in Davis's system at the time of death.
  • Davis, a former NFL cornerback and two-time Pro Bowler, had a history of drug use and was reportedly treated for CTE, a condition linked to repeated head trauma.