Vince Young Police

On September 8, 2008, NFL star Vince Young left his residence abruptly and in a state which friends characterized as "emotionally down."QuickDFW: Titans asked police help to find 'emotionally down' Vince Young ( September 9, 2008)

After being unable to contact Young and with his whereabouts unknown, friends of the former Texas Longhorns standout contacted the Tennessee Titans' management with concerns. Local police were then called in for assistance in locating Young.

After approximately four hours, contact was made and at 11:30 p.m. Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher and a policeman met with Young at the team's headquarters. After the meeting, Fisher declared the concerns "unfounded."ESPN.com: Young's absence prompts police search (September 9, 2008)

Young reportedly had an unloaded gun in the glove compartment of his vehicle, which may have contributed to the anxiety of the situation.ESPN.com: Police:Titans feared for Young's safety

"Not having all the facts available to us and approaching the matter prudently, we contacted Metro Police to make them aware of the situation and asked for their assistance in locating Vince. He was located at a friend's house, where we made contact with him."—Tennessee Titans StatementESPN.com: Young's four-hour absence spurs call first to Titans, then Police

"Given the totality of the situation, Coach Fisher was concerned about Young’s emotional well-being. He contacted the police department and expressed to us his concern.’’ —Don Aaron, Metro Police spokesmanESPN.com: Young's absence prompts police search (September 9, 2008)

“The fact the gun was in the glove compartment and was unloaded did not present an issue for the officers.There was no ammunition in the car. The gun was unloaded. The slide was back in a safe position, and it was in the glove box.’’—Don AaronESPN.com: Young's absence prompts police search (September 9, 2008)

• ESPN Video: Did the Titans overreact with Vince Young? (Time: 2:25)

• ESPN Video: Vince Young faces the media(Time: 1:00)

• ESPN Video: Titans Concerned about Vince Young's Emotional well-being (Time: 3:56)

• Google News: Vince Young Police News

• Nashville City Paper: Young's knee injury, demeanor still in question (September 9, 2008)

• Boston.com: Young is taking a few hits (September 9, 2008)

• Tennessean.com: Vince Young battles demons on two fronts (September 9, 2008)

• ESPN.com: Young needs space, 'love and support,' mother says (September 10, 2008)

• SI.com: Young speaks, claims he's committed to Titans (September 11, 2008)

• FOX Sports: Sad to say, but Young's problems were predictable (September 11, 2008)

• CBS Sports: QB Young speaks: I'm committed to football, not depressed(September 12, 2008)

• ESPN.com: Therapist said Young mentioned suicide(September 12, 2008)