Ex-NFL Player Matt Ulrich Dead At 41, Colts Owner Jim Irsay Announces

Former NFL participant Matt Ulrich — who gained a Tremendous Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006 — has died, Jim Irsay introduced Wednesday. He was 41 years previous.

Particulars surrounding his demise haven’t been revealed at the moment.

Irsay shared his condolences on X simply minutes in the past … saying regardless that the offensive guard was with the workforce 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 submit. “Matt was with us solely two seasons, however left his mark on many.”

“Nice man, I hear he was a terrific dad—and he was a Tremendous Bowl champ.  My prayers to his household. 🙏”

Ulrich was a star athlete at Streamwood Excessive Faculty 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, profitable all of it alongside Peyton Manning and Co. at Tremendous Bowl XLI.

He began a health firm in retirement … and in addition ventured into enterprise.