Former Atlanta Falcons Player Shane Dronett Found Dead

Former Atlanta Falcons player Shane Dronett was found dead in his home in Atlanta Wednesday.

Dronett, 38, was a member of the 1998 Falcons Super Bowl team, and was defensive tackle for the Falcons from 1996-2002

Police received a 911 call early Wednesday morning about a possible suicide at Dronett’s home.

“The investigation is still ongoing relating to the cause and manner of death,” a spokesman said. An autopsy will be performed on Thursday, but the death was not considered suspicious at this stage.

Dronett was an All-American football player at the University of Texas, later joining the Falcons after 4 years playing defensive end for Denver.

Dronett is survived by his wife and two children.