“Look at Vincent Jackson and God rest his soul. Look at some of our brothers we’ve lost. These young brothers [are] in their early 30s, 40s … it don’t make sense.”
Jackson — a 3-time Pro Bowl WR who played 12 seasons in the NFL — died alone last month in a hotel room at the Homewood Suites in Brandon, FL.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said Jackson likely died from issues connected to “chronic alcoholism.”
Bryant believes he’s been blessed with a gift for identifying players struggling with mental illness and addiction — and wants to serve in a mentor role in order to get them the help and resources they need.
