Former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Uche Nwaneri died Friday at the age of 38.
Per TMZ Sports, the Tippecanoe County (Indiana) Office of the Coroner said a preliminary report indicates Nwaneri died because of an "enlarged heart with acute heart failure."
Tony Khan, the Jaguars' chief football strategy officer, issued a statement about Nwaneri on behalf of the organization:
Tony KhanRest In Peace, Uche Nwaneri. <a href="https://twitter.com/Chukwu77?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chukwu77</a> played 7 seasons with the <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaguars</a>, 2007-2013, and forged a strong bond with the Jags fans that's remained to this day.<br>On behalf of the Jaguars organization and my family, our thoughts are with Uche's family + friends at this terrible time.