McNair Family Asks For Time

Staff Report July 4, 2009

The family of former Titans Quarterback Steve McNair asked for "time to mourn" in the wake of McNair's death Saturday afternoon.

"The families of Steve McNair in Mississippi and Tennessee appreciate the concern, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of our loss of a husband, father and son," the family said in a statement released Saturday night. "The family requests everyone would allow them time to mourn."

"The McNair family appreciates and continues to request your prayers at this time."

Police Spokesman Don Aaron said police officials spent time with McNair's wife Mechelle, who was very upset. The meeting took place at the couple's Green Hills home.

Aaron said "at this juncture, we do not believe she is involved."