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Former Chargers, Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson dead at 38

There’s some incredibly sad and tragic news to report from the NFL world. Former San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead at a hotel in Brandon, FL on Monday afternoon.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson had checked into the Homewood Suites on January 11th and had stayed there until his death. Family members had called police to report he was missing on February 10th, with a formal report filed the following day. Police spoke with Jackson on February 12th and cancelled the missing persons case.