Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died from a combination of fentanyl and cocaine, coroners reported Revealed on Friday.
Ferguson, 26,died on June 21, a spokesman for the Maryland Health Department, which has been considered an accident since. A written autopsy report will be submitted within 90 days.
Police found Ferguson lying unresponsive and being treated by a health care worker in a house in the Harwood district of Baltimore. Officers did not show any signs of fraudulent play or trauma and did not rule out the possibility ofoverdose. Ferguson was declared dead on the scene.
"Our priority focuses on the man Jaron was and the positive impact he had on many, including his father, son, fiancé, friend, teammate, and more. "We are," Ravens said in a statement. "While continuing to support his family and teammates mourning the tragic loss of their loved ones, it is inappropriate for us to comment further and we celebrate his life [Saturday] ]. "
Ferguson's funeral was held on Saturday in his hometown. Baines, Louisiana.
Ferguson — lovingly known as the “Sack Daddy” —was chosen by Ravens in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft from Louisiana Tech. He recorded 62 tackles and 4 1/2 sack in Baltimore over three seasons.
He left behind three young children, Jace, Jeria and Demi.
