As of today, there are no reports of an NFL player being found deceased in their home. The most recent notable passing in the NFL community was that of former running back Calvin Jones, who died at the age of 54 due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Jones was found unconscious in the basement of his Omaha, Nebraska, home, where a running generator was present, possibly used due to a malfunctioning furnace. Authorities discovered signs of carbon monoxide poisoning at the scene, though the official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Calvin Jones had a distinguished football career, gaining national attention while playing for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1991 to 1993. He led the Big 8 Conference in scoring during his freshman year and was named an All-American in his sophomore year. Jones was drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in 1994 and later won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in 1997.