Yesterday, a star NFL wide receiver for the Denver Broncos was found dead in his apartment at the young age of 23. The death of Kenny McKinley is the 3rd in just 3 years for the Broncos who lost their running back, Damien Nash, after he collapsed at a charity basketball game in 2007, and corner back Darrent Williams who died in a car accident. The team certainly has had its’ share of tragedy over the last few years.

McKinley was out for this years NFL season with a knee injury, but team officials felt he would be back next year and continue his rise to stardom. The death is still under investigation, however authorities have said that it appears that Kenny McKinley took his own life with a single shot to his head.

Coach Josh McDaniels had the following to say about McKinley, “Kenny had a promising future on the football field, but more important, he was a great teammate whose smile and personality could light up the room. This is a tragic loss for our football team, and his family is in all of our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

McKinley left behind a young child. Our hearts go out to the family of Kenny, as well as the whole Denver Broncos franchise at this difficult time.