McNair dead at 36

Aaron said McNair’s wife, Mechelle, is “very distraught.’’

“At this juncture, we do not believe [Mechelle] is involved,’’ he said. “Nothing has been ruled out, but as far as actively looking for a suspect tonight, the answer would be no.’’

The bodies were discovered yesterday afternoon by McNair’s longtime friend Wayne Neeley, who rented the condo at 105 Lea Avenue with McNair.

Aaron said Neeley told authorities he went into the condo and saw McNair on the sofa and Kazemi on the floor, but walked first into the kitchen before going back into the living room where he saw the blood.

Neeley then called a friend, who alerted authorities.

Police said a witness saw McNair arrive at the condo between 1:30 and 2 a.m. and that Kazemi’s vehicle was already there.

Two days ago, Nashville police arrested Kazemi on a DUI charge while driving a 2007 Escalade, the car was registered to her and McNair, who was in the front seat but didn’t break the law and was allowed to leave by taxi.

The arrest affidavit said Kazemi had bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol on her breath, but refused a breathalyzer test, saying “she was not drunk, she was high.’’ McNair bailed Kazemi out, according to bail bondsmen.

In June, McNair opened a restaurant near the Tennessee State University campus. It was closed last evening, but had become a small memorial, where flowers, candles, and notes had been placed outside the door.

McNair played 13 seasons in the NFL and led the Titans within a yard of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, which they lost, 23-16, to the St. Louis Rams. He also played two seasons for the Baltimore Ravens before retiring in April 2008.

McNair was drafted with the third overall pick in 1995 out of Alcorn State by the Houston Oilers, who became the Tennessee Titans in 1997. McNair, a three-time Pro Bowler, finished with 31,304 yards passing and 174 touchdowns.

McNair’s most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl. He drove the Titans 87 yards in the final 1:48, only to come up a yard short of the tying touchdown. Kevin Dyson caught his 9-yard pass, but was tackled at the 1 by Mike Jones.