Not enough can be said about the wonderful things Vincent Jackson did for our local community, for military families…he touched so many lives in positive ways.
He leaves such a legacy both on and off the field. When we spoke with Sheriff Chad Chronister this morning about Vincent Jackson’s passing, the Sheriff said that after looking at autopsy reports, it has been determined that Jackson suffered from chronic alcoholism, and there are concerns of CTE.
Here is the conversation with Sheriff Chronister about Jackson’s cause of death.
Atlanta Falcons v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes the field for play against the Atlanta Falcons November 17, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Tampa won 41 - 28. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Tennessee Titans v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 13: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stands on the sidelines against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 11: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes the field during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Raymond James Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Miami Dolphins v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: ESPN Monday Night Football commentators (left to right) Stuart Scott, Steve Young, Trent Dilfer and Ray Lewis talk with wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after play against the Miami Dolphins November 11, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Miami Dolpins v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - AUGUST 16: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on August 16, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New York Jets
ShareEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 8: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the New York Jets during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 8, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 06: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during the second half of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 6, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Pittsburgh Steelers
SharePITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 28: Vincent Jackson #83 talks with Mike Glennon #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 28, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 04: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is chased by Josh Norman #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Philadelphia Eagles
SharePHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown catch in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 22, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 14: Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 14, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 8: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after catching a 38-yard touchdown ass in the 1st quarter against the Buffalo Bills December 8, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
San Diego Chargers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up just before the start of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
New Orleans Saints v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 21: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown after a catch during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 11: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a two point conversion during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Raymond James Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 8: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a catch for a touchdown against Nickell Robey #37 of the Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium on December 8 2013 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New Orleans Saints
ShareNEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 20: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a touchdown pass reception against Kenny Phillips #38 of the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 20, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)