Buccaneers highlight Vincent Jackson’s charity work following death

Tampa Bay Buccaneers team owner Bryan Glazer praised “consummate professional” Vincent Jackson in statement.

A week after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl 55, they, along with the rest of the NFL world, received the shocking news that former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson passed away on Monday at the age of 38.  Jackson was found at the Homewood Suites hotel in Brandon, Fla., and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating.

Jackson’s first NFL team, the Los Angeles Chargers, released a heartwarming statement about their fan-favorite receiver. Shortly afterwards, Buccaneers owner Bryan Glazer released a statement following Jackson’s death, where he highlighted his charitable work and his impact in the community.

Jackson was Tampa Bay’s Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for four seasons

After spending seven seasons with the Chargers, Jackson hit free agency before signing on with the Buccaneers. In his five years with the Buccaneers, Jackson recorded 268 receptions for 4,326 yards and 20 touchdowns. Jackson earned a Pro Bowl nomination in his debut season in 2012, where he led the league in yards-per-reception (19.2), while recording 72 receptions for 1,384 yards and eight touchdowns.

But for Glazer, Jackson’s biggest impact came off the field. Jackson created the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation to support military families, as he himself was the son of military parents. Jackson and his wife, Lindsey, held baby showers for families and wrote a series of “Danny DogTags” children’s books with the purpose of giving guidance to kids in military families.

As a result of his work in the Tampa Bay community, the Buccaneers named Jackson their Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for four consecutive seasons (2013-16).

While many will remember Vincent Jackson for his play on the NFL gridiron, Glazer wanted to remind everyone that the charitable work he did off the field was even more special.