Former NFL Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson Found Dead

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CNN - 38-year-old former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a hotel room today in Brandon, Florida, officials said. The Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death and officially identify Jackson's remains based on dental or DNA records, according to the news release. "Mr. Jackson was a devoted man who put his family and community above everything else," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement Monday. "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." Vincent Jackson will surely be missed by many.