Former Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in home gym, witness says in 911 call
The personal assistant of former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis called 911 to report that a woman inside the home found the former Dolphins player on the ground unresponsive in the gym area, according to emergency calls obtained by the Miami Herald.
On Monday morning, Davie police responded to the home in the 6000 block of Southwest 178th Avenue in Southwest Ranches and found Davis’ body. Investigators say they don’t suspect foul play.
Davis, a first-round pick who played the first three seasons of his career in Miami, died at 35. According to public records, Davis had lived at the Southwest Ranches home since 2016.
He was married to Megan Harpe, a Palm Beach attorney specializing in family law.
In the calls, the personal assistant said she called 911 while on her way to his mansion because the woman at the house was so nervous that she couldn’t speak. The assistant said the woman had been flooding her with calls and texts that morning, at one point showing her Davis on the ground via Facetime, according to the audio.
The woman, who also spoke to 911, said she found Davis in the gym area after walking around the house looking for him, according to the audio. Additional details that she provided were redacted.
“We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of former Dolphins CB Vontae Davis and extend our deepest condolences to his family & loves ones during this difficult time,” the Dolphins said on X on Monday afternoon.
Davis last played in 2018 as a member of the Buffalo Bills, notably leaving at halftime of a Week 2 game against the Los Angeles Chargers without telling coaches and teammates. After the game, he announced his retirement.