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Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett drowns at Florida beach, say reports

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett has died after drowning at a Florida beach at the age of 35, according to reports.

Mallett, who played for the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, was working as a head coach at White Hall High School in Arkansas, and officials at the school confirmed the death to the state’s FOX24 station.

He was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead, according to DeltaPlexNews.com.

“The Superintendent of White Hall has confirmed Ryan Mallet drowned today while in Florida. We are working on learning more.