Former NFL wide receiver Michael Jackson died at the age of 48 in a motorcycle accident on Friday.
Louisiana State Police confirmed to TMZ Sports Jackson was killed in an accident while riding his motorcycle in Tangipahoa, Louisiana.
Jackson played eight NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens from 1991-98. He was a sixth-round draft pick by the Browns out of Southern Mississippi, where he played two seasons with quarterback Brett Favre.
He averaged 15.3 yards per reception in 114 games, and his 14 receiving touchdowns in 1996 were tied with Tony Martin of the San Diego Chargers for most in the NFL.