Key takeaways:
- Matt Ulrich was a former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion
- He was remembered by many as a great guy and a great dad
- His former teammates and coaches have expressed their sadness at his passing and have offered their condolences to his family
Former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion Matt Ulrich has passed away at the age of 41. Ulrich, who was originally from Illinois, was the captain of Northwestern University’s football team in 2004 and signed with the Colts the following year as an undrafted free agent.
Ulrich spent two years with the Colts, and was part of the 2006 team, which included quarterback Peyton Manning, that beat the Chicago Bears in the 2007 Super Bowl. Colts owner Jim Irsay expressed his condolences on Twitter, saying “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich. Matt was with us only two seasons, but left his mark on many. My prayers to his family.”
Ulrich is survived by his wife Alison and four sons. Alison penned a heartbreaking farewell on Facebook, saying “Our beloved, one of a kind Matt has passed away and is in a better place.” A cause of death has not been disclosed.
Matt Ulrich was remembered by many as a great guy and a great dad, as well as a Super Bowl champion. His former teammates and coaches have expressed their sadness at his passing and have offered their condolences to his family. Ulrich will be remembered for his hard work and dedication to the game of football.
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