Members of Vincent Jackson's family have told authorities that they believe chronic alcoholism and the lingering effects of concussions might have contributed to the former NFL wide receiver's death.

Gerald McCoy had a surefire way to spark a reaction from Vincent Jackson. He’d just call him the ultimate pro. “That was my nickname for him,” McCoy, an 11-year NFL veteran defensive ...

But for Vincent Jackson, there never appeared to be any questions about what his post-football life would bring. As his 12-year career in the NFL neared its end in 2016, Jackson shifted his focus ...

Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of this story misstated Jackson's birthplace. He was born in Fort Polk, Louisiana. Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a ...

Vincent Jackson, the 38-year-old former NFL receiver who was found dead in a Florida hotel room earlier this year, died from chronic alcohol use, a Florida medical examiner said on Wednesday.

TAMPA, Fla. — Vincent Jackson had a growing family, a flush bank account from his sterling 12-year N.F.L. playing career and a thriving portfolio of business investments to keep him busy ...

Researchers have diagnosed Vincent Jackson with Stage 2 CTE. Former NFL star Vincent Jackson died in February and now as his widow reflects on his health and life, doctors have confirmed Jackson ...

Some stunning news hit the NFL circuit on Monday when former Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a Florida hotel room. Jackson, who spent 12 seasons in the NFL playing for the ...

The family of former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson has donated his brain to researchers at Boston University’s CTE Center, as new details surrounding his death emerged on Thursday.

Correction/clarification: A previous headline on this story incorrectly referenced the manner of Vincent Jackson's death, which has not yet been announced by the Hillsborough County Medical ...

On two occasions, staff members working at a Florida hotel found former Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ player Vincent Jackson slouched over on a sofa – but they left without calling for help ...

The San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots have reportedly been in talks to swap disgruntled players Vincent Jackson and Logan Mankins, according to Comcast SporstNet New England's Tom E.