Former Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl winner Matt Ulrich dies at 41 as team owner Jim Irsay leads tribute: ‘I’m devastated’
Former Indianapolis Colts player and Super Bowl winner Matt Ulrich has died at the age of 41, team owner Jim Irsay said.
Irsay said on X, in a message retweeted by the official Colts account on Wednesday: “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich. Matt was only with us for two seasons, but left his mark on many.
“Great guy, I heard he was a great dad, and he was a Super Bowl champion. My prayers for his family.”
A cause of death has not yet been given.
Ulrich played for the Colts when they won the Super Bowl in 2006, beating the Chicago Bears 29-17. He played in just 10 games in his NFL career, but during that time he won the ultimate prize.
Ulrich played as an offensive guard for the Colts and built a career in the fitness industry after retiring from the sport.
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I am heartbroken to hear of Matt Ulrich’s passing. Matt was only with us for two seasons, but left his mark on many. Great guy, I heard he was a great dad, and he was a Super Bowl champion. My prayers for his family. �� pic.twitter.com/Cb21IkP1XT
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) November 8, 2023