Former Jacksonville Jaguars guard Uche Nwaneri dies age 38
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Former Jacksonville Jaguars guard Uche Nwaneri dies at 38 ‘of acute heart failure after collapsing at his wife’s home’ as NFL team pays tribute to his ‘strong bond’ with fans
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Uche Nwaneri, a former Jacksonville Jaguars player, has died at the age of 38.
Reports say Nwaneri died Friday of acute heart failure after collapsing at his wife’s home in West Lafayette, Indianapolis, and could not be saved.
She reportedly found him unconscious in a bedroom and called 911. According to the Lafayette Journal and Courier, an autopsy showed no indication of foul play.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced the passing of Uche Nwaneri at the age of 38.
Nwaneri, a guard, played for the Jaguars for seven seasons, joining the franchise in 2007.
Nwaneri reportedly lived in Atlanta, Georgia, where he has business interests, and had driven to his wife’s home.
The Jaguars confirmed the news of his passing in a tweet Monday and Tony Khan, son of Jags owner Shahid, tweeted in a statement: ‘Rest in peace Uche Nwaneri.
He played 7 seasons with the Jaguars, 2007-2013, forging a strong bond with Jaguars fans that continues to this day.
“On behalf of the Jaguars organization and my family, our thoughts are with Uche’s family and friends at this terrible time.”
When he left the Jaguars, he was signed by the Cowboys in 2014 but then they cut him.
Nwaneri played 104 games for the Jags in his seven years with the team from 2007 to 2013. He was a fifth-round pick in the 2007 draft out of Purdue and played nine games, one start, in his first season.
He replaced Vince Manuwai in 2008 and started 15 games, keeping his spot even as Manuwai returned from injury.
He signed with the Dallas Cowboys in June 2014 but was released in August of the same year.