Former NFL participant Matt Ulrich — who received a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006 — has died, Jim Irsay introduced Wednesday. He was 41 years previous.
Details surrounding his loss of life haven’t been revealed right now.
Irsay shared his condolences on X simply minutes in the past … saying regardless that the offensive guard was with the staff for a short while, his presence was felt all through the group.
“I’m heartbroken to listen to of the passing of Matt Ulrich,” Irsay mentioned in a heartfelt publish. “Matt was with us solely two seasons, however left his mark on many.”
“Great man, I hear he was a terrific dad—and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his household. 🙏”
I’m heartbroken to listen to of the passing of Matt Ulrich. Matt was with us solely two seasons, however left his mark on many. Great man, I hear he was a terrific dad—and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his household. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Cb21IkP1XT
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) November 8, 2023
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Ulrich was a star athlete at Streamwood High School in Illinois … receiving excessive honors in soccer and shot put earlier than attending Northwestern.
Ulrich — who went undrafted — joined Indy in 2005 … showing in 10 video games in his profession, successful all of it alongside Peyton Manning and Co. at Super Bowl XLI.
He began a health firm in retirement … and in addition ventured into enterprise.
RIP