NFL Player Jaylon Ferguson's Death Ruled Accident, Died From Fentanyl & Cocaine Mix

Update 07/01/2022 12:23pm:

Previously, it was reported that Baltimore Ravens player Jaylon Ferguson passed away. The team revealed the death of the pass rusher, and no details surrounding his death were reported. However, officials made an announcement related to Ferguson’s death, showing the cause.

A spokesperson for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland, issued a statement, saying Ferguson’s death was an accident. The 26-year-old reportedly passed away from “the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine.”

source: TMZ

Original 06/22/2022 9:17am:

On Wednesday (June 22), the Baltimore Ravens announced the death of their linebacker Jaylon Ferguson, who was just 26 years old. Ferguson was the father of two, a 

A statement released by the team reads, "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson. He was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and infectious personality. We express our heartfelt condolences to Jaylon's family and friends as we mourn a life lost much too soon." No cause of death has been revealed.

Ferguson was a third-round pick by the Ravens in 2019. In his three seasons with the team, Ferguson totaled 67 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Before heading to the NFL, Ferguson was a standout player at Louisiana Tech, where he holds the FBS record for career sacks with 45.

Source: ESPN