Fans of the New York Giants were shocked when news broke on June 26th that a man had been found dead in the New Jersey home of cornerback Janoris Jenkins.
At the time, details were murky at best, but it quickly emerged that Jenkins was in Florida, and had been for several weeks. Then the man was identified as Roosevelt Rene, and has been described as a family friend.
Thursday, Jenkins addressed the situation, writing that Rene was a “good friend” and that, “It truly hurts my heart to know he has passed away.