Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson is in the news for all the wrong reasons. The 3x Pro Bowler was found dead in Tampa on Monday at age 38. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into his passing.
BREAKING (Awful). The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson. Jackson, 38, was found deceased on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the Homewood Suites located at 10240 Palm River Road in Brandon, Florida. pic.twitter.com/SOTftyGnSx
— Josh Benson (@WFLAJosh) February 15, 2021
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“My heart aches for the many loved ones Vincent Jackson leaves behind, from his wife and children to the Buccaneers nation that adored him,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “Mr. Jackson was a devoted man who put his family and community above everything else. Football aside, he touched countless lives through his Jackson In Action 83 Foundation. We shared a passion for supporting military families, and three years ago, Jackson was even made an honorary deputy by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to recognize his dedication to the community. He will be sorely missed by not only football fans across the country, but also the people here in Hillsborough County who reaped the benefits of his generous contributions.”
Twitter has begun reacting to the news:
Tragedy: Former #Chargers and #Bucs WR Vincent Jackson was found dead on Monday at a hotel room in Florida, per the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Investigation is now underway. Just awful. RIP.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 15, 2021
Rest In Peace Vincent Jackson 🙏 pic.twitter.com/S4qOhzHOh9
— Whistle (@WhistleSports) February 15, 2021
#BREAKING: Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson found dead in Brandon hotel room https://t.co/WyE2dUdUrx
— WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) February 15, 2021
https://twitter.com/ChargersHype/status/1361430124332154881
While many will remember Vincent Jackson as a three-time Pro Bowl WR that had many great on-field moments for the Chargers and Bucs, he made a massive last impact off the field too. His foundation @JIA83Foundation did great work to assist military families. RIP 🙏 https://t.co/CTK4TApq9c
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 15, 2021
Awful news to report here, Former Chargers and Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson was found dead today at a hotel room in Florida. Jackson was only 38 years old pic.twitter.com/LG8NRkyR4f
— JPA Football (@jpafootball) February 15, 2021
BREAKING, and it's awful: The Hillsborough Sherriff's office is investigating the death of former Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson at a Tampa-area hotel room, a source confirms.
— Ryan Bass (@Ry_Bass) February 15, 2021
Absolutely heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Vincent Jackson will always be remembered as one of the best receivers in Chargers history. May he rest easy. https://t.co/uB0y9u47XO
— Bolt Beat (@BB_Chargers) February 15, 2021
https://twitter.com/CFBLive247/status/1361428244348760064
Let’s just take a moment to appreciate Vincent Jackson’s greatness
Rest in Paradise 🙏 pic.twitter.com/7MeiQwqDod
— Nick ✊ (@MileHigh_Nick) February 15, 2021
Former long-time NFL WR Vincent Jackson, who played for both the #Chargers and #Buccaneeers, has been found deceased on Monday, according to @WFLA
Jackson was originally a 2nd round pick in 2005 and recorded nearly 10,000 yards in his career.
Awful news, rest in peace.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 15, 2021
Vincent Jackson won the Bucs' Man of the Year honor four years in a row from 2013-16. His @JIA83Foundation worked closely with military families and especially military moms. He retired from the NFL after the 2016 season, having spent the last five of his 12 pro seasons in Tampa.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) February 15, 2021
Former Chargers, Bucs wideout Vincent Jackson found dead at 38 https://t.co/8Ud0V4sREr
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 15, 2021
rest in peace vincent jackson.
one of the first non-eagles players that i grew to love watching play. not to mention he was op in madden pic.twitter.com/TXfHEfVstU
— . (@rubythevalley) February 15, 2021
Vincent Jackson caught the first touchdown I ever watched live…and caught two more this game to go with it. Truly a special wide receiver in his short stint with the San Diego Chargers.
⚡️x 83 pic.twitter.com/6KNplOMLYm
— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) February 15, 2021
one of my favorite vincent jackson plays. my 14 year old self was going nuts after this pic.twitter.com/OBcACEExsD
— brandon (@BaIlKnower) February 15, 2021
The full release on the death of former WR Vincent Jackson. pic.twitter.com/8GzX7kWSl8
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 15, 2021
Vincent Jackson checked into the hotel on January 11th & had been staying in a room since that date, per @HCSOSheriff. On February 10th, his family called to report that he was missing. He was located on Feb 12th & the case was canceled.
This morning at 11:30 he was found dead. pic.twitter.com/JD70VLCPSX
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 15, 2021
Rest In Peace Vincent Jackson 😔🙏🏼❤️ pic.twitter.com/ADoucHGSUc
— Brandon Awadis (@brawadis) February 15, 2021
RIP Vincent Jackson
Very underrated receiver
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) February 15, 2021
RIP Vincent Jackson. #83
Philip Rivers throwing to you was always a pleasure to watch. You were a phenomenal receiver for the Chargers. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/NvWboxIMUI
— #Chargers⚡️ (@BoltsCity1) February 15, 2021
This is devastating, Vincent Jackson was a great player and an even better person off the field.
Truly a tragedy. 💔 https://t.co/br321RUkCI
— The Jet Press (@TheJetPress) February 15, 2021
The tragic news of Vincent Jackson's death comes just eight days after the Bucs won a Super Bowl on their home field. He last played in 2016, but was an early mentor to Bucs receiver Mike Evans, his teammate from 2014-16. In 5 years in Tampa, won Man of the Year honors 4 times.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) February 15, 2021
Growing up as a Chargers fan Vincent Jackson was one of my favorite player's besides gates and phil, so sad too hear the news of his passing rest in paradise, Vincent 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/p6AGYxRRUj
— juwane🤍 (@Juwane10) February 15, 2021
THE MAN
THE LEGEND
THE PLAYER
RIP VINCENT JACKSON 💔
YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED pic.twitter.com/zAIgQUYm8h— 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 (@TampaJ21) February 15, 2021
RIP Vincent Jackson pic.twitter.com/07CpH4cETj
— Cory Machado (@RealCoryMachado) February 15, 2021
Vincent Jackson was a man many aspired to be like.
On and off the field, he showed that you can get knocked down and still keep going.
His death will be felt by many.
#83 pic.twitter.com/a6D9VhvNI2
— THE OUTSIDE LEVERAGE (@OutsideLeverage) February 15, 2021
Man I’m seeing the news about #VincentJackson and man it’s tough to hear and Read!!! 😔😔🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) February 15, 2021
RIP Vincent Jackson 😞 pic.twitter.com/c3ImVEotSf
— Beto 👺🇲🇽 (@Iam_GLRxii3) February 15, 2021
https://twitter.com/CantGuardChase/status/1361433870013448201
Vincent Jackson was a wonderful, smart man. He also was a really good football player. But he was first and foremost a good person. This cuts to the core. https://t.co/6lCSf1Cy1a
— Jason Cole (@JasonCole62) February 15, 2021
RIP Vincent Jackson -Truly a legend. pic.twitter.com/wY0bNIFfHp
— 50 Shades of McKay (@50ShadesofMcKay) February 15, 2021
Omg. I loved Vincent Jackson. Wow. RIP to a great WR…🙏
— Joe Volpe (@JoeVolpe_) February 15, 2021
If you played fantasy football when Vincent Jackson was still playing, you definitely know he was a really great receiver.
Jackson had 540 catches for 9,080 yards and 57 touchdowns during his 12 year career. He was also selected to three Pro Bowls.
RIP Fantasy stud.
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