O.J. Murdock Dead At Age 25; Titans WR Shot Himself

O.J. Murdock's Death Leaves Titans 'Shocked And Saddened'

The news that has rippled through the NFL this morning is Tennessee Titans wide receiver, and former South Carolina Gamecock, O.J. Murdock has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Murdock signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent last year and was recovering from an Achilles injury when he was found this morning in his car in front of a Florida high school.

Via SB Nation's Titans blog, Music City Miracles, here is the team's official statement on Murdock's stunning passing:

"We are shocked and saddened to hear of O.J. Murdock's death this morning. In his brief time here, a number of our players, coaches and staff had grown close to O.J., and this is a difficult time for them. He spent the last year battling back from an Achilles injury as he prepared for this year's training camp. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as they try to cope with this tragedy."

For more on the Titans, be sure to visit Music City Miracles.

O.J. Murdock Dead At Age 25; Titans WR Reportedly Shot Himself

Bad news got worse on Monday morning as O.J. Murdock, a 25-year-old wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans, has been confirmed dead by Tampa Bay Police. Earlier reports indicated that the former Tampa Bay high school star was taken to the hospital with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to a media alert sent out by the Tampa Police Department on Monday morning, Murdock, who signed a free agent deal with the Tennessee Titans a year ago, was transported to Tampa General Hospital in critical condition. His body was found in his car in front of Middleton High School around 8:30 a.m. An updated release said he had died at 10:43 a.m.

Murdock, who began his college career with the South Carolina Gamecocks but eventually ended his collegiate career at Fort Hays State, went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft. Shorty after the draft Murdock signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent, but he missed his entire rookie season due to an Achilles injury he suffered during training camp.

Murdock was listed on the "Reserve / Did Not Report" portion of the Titans roster. No other details have been released regarding this tragedy.

For more on the Titans, be sure to visit Music City Miracles.

Police Investigate O.J. Murdock's Attempted Suicide

Tennessee Titans wide receiver O.J. Murdock was reportedly found in his car Monday morning with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Tampa police are currently looking into what is deemed a suicide attempt as he Murdock's been taken to the hospital with "critical" injuries.