Former New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett passed away Tuesday at the age of 35. He was part of a group of swimmers in distress near a sandbar in Destin, Florida, per the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. He went under and when pulled out was no longer breathing.
Mallett’s passing prompted reactions from all over the football community, including his former team.
The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of former quarterback Ryan Mallett.
Our thoughts are with the Mallett family, his former teammates and all who are mourning his loss.