- Sheriff says Jackson suffered from alcoholism, possibly CTE
- Former NFL star’s body found in Florida hotel on Monday
Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson struggled with alcoholism and other health issues before he was found dead in a Florida hotel room this week, Hillsborough County sheriff Chad Chronister said Wednesday.
Jackson, 38, was found dead Monday at the Homewood Suites in Brandon, where he had been living since 11 January.
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