Did Vontae Davis suffer from CTE? Late NFL star’s ex-wife makes stunning claim
Despite his infamous retirement at halftime of a game, Vontae Davis passed away at 35 years old. While the cause of his death remains unknown, like many other NFL players who have died prematurely, there is speculation that CTE, a head disease caused by trauma and concussions, could have played a role.
The determination of whether or not he had CTE is best left to medical professionals and those who analyze his body and brain. It cannot be definitively proven that he had the condition. However, his ex-wife strongly believes otherwise.
According to a report from the Daily Mail, Megan Harpe stated that he experienced suffering but did not provide any additional details.
“Yes he had CTE. … there is definitely a story here.”
Despite initially retiring due to concerns about CTE, a condition that all NFL players must confront and many have experienced after their careers, former Buffalo Bills cornerback Davis acknowledged that it influenced his unexpected decision to retire.
According to him, via CNN:
“I had more of an out-of-body, spiritual moment, and my intuition was telling me that football was no longer for me. All of that stuff (CTE and head injuries) goes into consideration. I no longer wanted to sacrifice my body where it didn’t benefit me moving forward.”
Unless confirmed by a medical professional, it cannot be assumed that Davis had CTE, even if his ex-wife believes otherwise.
Vontae Davis explains his unusual halftime departure from NFL game
At halftime for the Buffalo Bills, Vontae Davis revealed that he had an out-of-body experience. The ex-Indianapolis Colts player came to the realization that football had left him behind, and he made the sudden decision to retire without hesitation.
According to his statement through CNN:
“I don’t think I quit. I think I feel that, as I walk away from a game that no longer serves me mentally, physically, and emotionally.
“That’s what I would tell people who say I quit. Most people don’t know who I am as a person or what I’ve been through to achieve the success I have.”
At the precise moment when he was in the middle of a game, his time arrived.
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