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USA TODAY Members of Vincent Jackson s family have told authorities that they believe chronic alcoholism and the lingering effects of concussions might have contributed to the former NFL wide receiver s death. In a statement provided to USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff s Office said that the investigation into Jackson s death is ongoing, but relatives have told detectives that they had reason to believe he may have suffered from chronic alcoholism and concussions. However, the exact cause and manner of Mr. Jackson s death will not be certain until his autopsy, among other reports, is complete, the sheriff s office said. ....