Jarrett 's addiction emerged last year after he slurred during a live broadcast in April then took time off 'for personal reasons ' The former NFL star was found dead at his home on Friday morning from an apparent drug overdose. But Fox CEO and Chairman Roger Ailes promised him his old job and continued to pay him , while setting up another rehab stint for him . He continues to check in with Ailes and his family . ' I do n't think I 'd be here today if not for Roger , ' Jarrett said in an interview .
Jarrett 's addiction emerged last year after he slurred during a live broadcast in April then took time off 'for personal reasons ' But weeks later , just hours after leaving rehab , he was arrested for drunkenly scrapping with a police officer in a Minnesota airport . But Fox CEO and Chairman Roger Ailes promised him his old job and continued to pay him , while setting up another rehab stint for him . He continues to check in with Ailes and his family . ' I do n't think I 'd be here today if not for Roger , ' Jarrett said in an interview .