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Ryan’s ex-college teammate, Brace, dies at 29

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FLOWERY BRANCH – Former New England defensive tackle Ron Brace, who played in college with Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan at Boston College, died at age 29 on Sunday.

Ryan took to

Saddened to hear about the passing of friend and former teammate Ron Brace. His smile was contagious. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

— Matt Ryan (@M_Ryan02)

April 24, 2016 " target="_blank">twitter to express his condolences.

“Saddened to hear about the passing of friend and former teammate Ron Brace,” Ryan tweeted.