Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson [photo courtesy]Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson likely died several days before he was confirmed dead in his Tampa-area hotel room, according to multiple reports Thursday night. ESPN and TMZ Sports obtained a death report from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The report noted that hotel staff entered the room on Saturday and Sunday but left after seeing Jackson slouched over on the couch and assuming he was asleep. By Monday, after seeing Jackson in the same position, hotel staff called 911. Both ESPN and TMZ noted that the death report mentioned Jackson having a history of alcohol use and smokeless tobacco use.

Source: Standard Digital February 19, 2021 12:56 UTC