A former New England Patriots player has died, per a statement from his family.
Former New England Patriots safety Malik Gant was found dead four days before his 26th birthday. His family released a statement revealing he was found dead in Miami two weeks ago.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved family member, Malik Gant. Malik was found deceased on May 25, 2023, in Miami, Florida. We are devastated by this unimaginable loss and are grieving deeply,” the family’s statement read. “Malik was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with his kindness, charisma, and unwavering spirit. He will be remembered as a loving son, a cherished brother, a devoted grandson, a valued teammate, and a dear friend to countless individuals. His memory will forever live on in our hearts.”
The 6-foot-2, 203-pound defensive back signed with New England as an undrafted free agent out of Marshall.
In college, he would go on to record 195 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 14 pass breakups, and two interceptions over his final two seasons with the Thundering Herd.
He would play in three preseason games in 2019 but would suffer a season-ending injury in the final game of the exhibition slate and was placed on injured reserve. He would then be released by the Patriots in 2020 before re-signing with New England just over a year later.
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His second stint with the Patriots only lasted two weeks as they waived him prior to the start of the 2021 season.
A cause of death has not been revealed at this time.
