Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jaylon Ferguson has died at the age of 26, his team announced Wednesday.

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The cause of death has not been released by the club. However, according to the CBS Sports local network, Baltimore police were called late Tuesday evening in connection with a suspicious death.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic departure of Jaylon Ferguson," the Ravens said in a statement. He was a respectful and friendly young man with a big smile and an infectious joie de vivre. We send our condolences to his family and friends as we mourn a life lost far too soon.”

Ferguson was a third-round pick of the Maryland organization in the 2019 NFL Draft and has played in 38 career games, starting 10 of them. He totaled four quarter and a half sacks, in addition to recovering two loose balls.