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Former NFL player found dead in Detroit basement

Posted at 10:32 PM, Dec 20, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-20 22:33:09-05

DETROIT, Mich. — Police in Detroit are investigating the death of former NFL player Robert Eddins after he was found shot in his home on the city’s west side.

FOX 2 in Detroit is reporting he was one of two people found dead in the basement. The discovery was made by one of the victims’ fathers.

Eddins, who is a native of Detroit, played with the Buffalo Bills back in 2011. He also played football at Ball State University.

The other victim has not been identified.