Dronett's Death Ruled a Suicide

The Gwinnett County medical examiner's chief forensics investigator ruled Thursday that the death of former Atlanta Falcons player Shane Dronett was a suicide.

Dronett, who was a member of the team's 1998 Super Bowl squad, was found dead in his home on Wednesday. The medical examiner's office did not release the type of suicide.

The former Falcon and Denver Broncos player had surgery around a year ago to remove a benign brain tumor. Dronett, who played professionally for 10 years, came to the NFL after playing at the University of Texas.

Dronett is survived by wife Kris and two daughters.