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Former offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts Matt Ulrich has died.
He was 41.
Colts’ owner Jim Irsay announced Ulrich’s death on social media, saying that he was heartbroken over the player’s death.
I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich. Matt was with us only two seasons, but left his mark on many. Great guy, I hear he was a great dad---and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Cb21IkP1XT
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) November 8, 2023
He was on the team for two seasons — 2005 and 2006 — appearing in 10 games on the offensive line, including as a member of the team that won Super Bowl 41, WRTV reported.
Ulrich was the star of Streamwood High School’s football team in Illinois where he also competed in shot put, TMZ reported. He attended Northwestern. Despite going undrafted, Indianapolis signed him in 2005 where he played on the offense with Peyton Manning.
When he retired, TMZ said he started a fitness company.
No cause of death was released, WRTV reported.
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