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Former Buccaneers receiver Vincent Jackson found dead in Florida hotel

The NFL suffered a big loss Monday evening as former Buccaneers and Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead at around 11:30am ET in a hotel room in Brandon, Florida.

He was 38 years old.

According to reports and a statement from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson had been staying at a Homewood Suites since January 11. There was a missing persons report filed for Jackson several days ago, but when authorities located and spoke with Jackson they canceled the missing persons case after assessing his well-being three days ago.

According to the report, there were no signs of trauma.