Nashville, TN (Betting Express) - Former Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens
quarterback Steve McNair was found dead Saturday. He was 36.
At a brief press conference Saturday, Nashville police department public
affairs manager Don Aaron confirmed McNair's death. He said that McNair had
suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was found dead inside a condominium in
downtown Nashville. Aaron added that a female victim was also found, and that
it was not known when the shooting occurred.
McNair, who announced his retirement from the NFL in April 2008, last played
in the NFL in 2007, when he was with the Ravens. The longtime Titans
quarterback spent 13 seasons in the NFL, 11 with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee
Titans franchise.
"We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair's passing
today," Titans owner K.S. "Bud" Adams said in a statement. "He was one of the
finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved
players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led
us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Our
thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely
passing."
A three-time Pro Bowl selection, McNair was named co-MVP of the league in
2003. In 161 games (153 starts), McNair threw for 31,304 yards on 2,733-
of-4,544 passing, with 174 touchdowns. He also ran for 3,590 career yards and
37 TDs.
He was selected third overall in the 1995 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers,
after he enjoyed a stellar college career at Alcorn State, winning the Walter
Payton Award in 1994.
