Former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Matt Ulrich, who was a part of the team’s 2006 Super Bowl title season, died at the age of 41. Jim Irsay, the owner of the Colts team, revealed the news on X.

The statement said, “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich. Matt was with us only two seasons but left his mark on many. Great guy, I hear he was a great dad – and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his family.”

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Cause of death-

As of now, the precise cause of his death has not been revealed.

Age-

He was born on December 30, 1981, and died at the age of 41.

Net worth-

There is not much info regarding his net worth.

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Career-

Matthew James Ulrich was a former offensive guard in American football who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Indianapolis Colts, born in Streamwood, Illinois on December 30, 1981. Ulrich played college football at Northwestern University, where he was named Academic All-State in Illinois three times and was named Honorable Mention in the All-Big Ten in 2004. Along with his many weight room records at Northwestern, he was also recognized as a 2004 National Strength and Conditioning All-American. His records included squat (715), bench press (475), and incline press (425).

The Colts selected Ulrich with the 175th overall choice in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He made 13 appearances in the 2005 campaign, starting two of them. Ulrich started all 16 games the next season, 2006, and was a key component of the Colts’ success in Super Bowl XLI. Throughout the 2007 and 2008 seasons, he was a constant on the offensive line for the Colts, starting every game.

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Sadly, Ulrich’s 2009 season was cut short by a ruptured triceps muscle he suffered during the preseason, which resulted in his being placed on injured reserve. In the end, the Colts released him in 2010.

Wife-

Matt Ulrich was married to Megan Ulrich.