Former Detroit Lions defensive back Stanley Wilson passed away earlier this month, as first reported by TMZ and later confirmed by multiple Detroit beat writers. Per the reports, Wilson passed away after collapsing while in transport to the Metropolitan State Hospital back on February 1. He was just 40 years old.
Wilson was a third-round pick for the Lions back in 2005 and played for three seasons with the team. He was brought back for another season in 2008, but Wilson unfortunately suffered a career-ending Achilles tear in the preseason.