A former linebacker for the New York Jets has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his girlfriend after he was found with scratches on his face and hands. On Thursday, February 5, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office responded to a call around 1:30 p.m. that "life-saving measures" were in progress at a residence in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Despite their efforts, the woman - whose name, description and age have not yet been publicly released - was pronounced dead at the scene.