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Former Jaguars OL Uche Nwaneri Dies at Age 38

Former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Uche Nwaneri died Friday at the age of 38.

Per TMZ Sports, the Tippecanoe County (Indiana) Office of the Coroner said a preliminary report indicates Nwaneri died because of an "enlarged heart with acute heart failure."

Tony Khan, the Jaguars' chief football strategy officer, issued a statement about Nwaneri on behalf of the organization:

Tony Khan

Rest In Peace, Uche Nwaneri. <a href="https://twitter.com/Chukwu77?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chukwu77</a> played 7 seasons with the <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaguars</a>, 2007-2013, and forged a strong bond with the Jags fans that's remained to this day.<br>On behalf of the Jaguars organization and my family, our thoughts are with Uche's family + friends at this terrible time.