Former New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten tragically passed away Thursday at the age of 47. Patten died due to a motorcycle accident.
A number of former Patriots have chimed in with condolences, and now owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick have released statements on Patten’s untimely death:
David Patten became an improbable Super Bowl hero for the Patriots during his NFL career. He went undrafted in 1996 and started his pro career in the Arena Football League. The wideout then signed on with the New York Giants in 1997 and played there for three seasons before spending one season with the Cleveland Browns.