Autopsy reveals cause of death for Ravens' linebacker Jaylon Ferguson
An autopsy revealed Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died from the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine.
Bruce Goldfarb, a spokesman for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, told 11 News the manner of death has been ruled an accident.
Police said officers were called on June 21 to a house on Ilchester Avenue, where Ferguson was found unresponsive. He died at the scene. Police said they found no signs of trauma or foul play.
Police initially called the death questionable as they awaited autopsy results from the medical examiner. Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said Friday afternoon that an investigation continues.
"It's still an ongoing investigation we're conducting. It's been ruled an accidental death even though it's an overdose. It still continues to be an investigation for detectives to ask more questions about the how and why," Harrison said. "If we find information that there was some type of foul play that led to that, the answer could be yes, (there could be charges)."
In a statement Friday morning, the Baltimore Ravens said: "Our priority is focused on the man Jaylon was and the positive impact he made on so many as a father, son, fiancé, friend and teammate. It would be inappropriate for us to comment further while we continue to support his family and teammates, who are mourning the tragic loss of a loved one and will celebrate his life tomorrow."
Ferguson's funeral will take place Saturday in his native Louisiana at the Magnolia Full Gospel Baptist Church. There will be a viewing before the ceremony.
The 26-year-old, known as "Sack Daddy," was a third-round draft pick in 2019.