NASHVILLE, July 4 (UPI) --
The bodies of former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair and a woman were found Saturday in a Nashville condominium, police said.
Nashville police said both victims were shot, Fox Sports reported. No other details had been released by Saturday afternoon and the woman had not been identified.
McNair, 36, played with the Titans from 1995 to 2005 and led Nashville to its only Super Bowl in 2000. He shared the NFL Most Valuable Player award with Peyton Manning in 2003.
Bud Adams, owner of the Titans, said he was "shocked and saddened" by the news.
"He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans," Adams said in a statement. "He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing."
Shaheed Rahman, who described himself as a friend who sometimes acted as McNair's driver, told The Tennessean he spoke to McNair for the last time about two weeks ago, just before the ex-quarterback's new restaurant opened. He said McNair was happy to be in Nashville.
Former Titans General Manager Floyd Reese said in a statement McNair was "a tremendous leader and an absolute warrior," the Los Angeles Times reported.
"He felt like it was his responsibility to lead by working hard every day, no matter what," said Reese, who currently serves as senior football adviser for the New England Patriots. "I don't think there was a player who played with him or against him that didn't look up to him and respect him."
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