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Ryan Mallett passed away at 35: What happened to Tom Brady's former backup quarterback?

The NFL is mourning the death of Ryan Mallett. What happened to the former backup quarterback of Tom Brady at the New England Patriots?

Ryan Mallett - New England Patriots - NFL 2011
© Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesRyan Mallett - New England Patriots - NFL 2011

Terrible news have arrived from Florida today. The NFL is in mourning after the death of Ryan Mallett at the age of 35. What happened to the former backup quarterback of Tom Brady at the New England Patriots?

Tom Brady has had one of the most successful careers in the history of the NFL. However, he certainly needed backup quarterbacks to support him throughout his 23 seasons, and Ryan Mallett was one of them.

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Mallett was selected as the 74th-overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He spent three years as Brady’s backup, learning everything he could from the legendary quarterback in order to improve his performance on the field.

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Ryan Mallett dies at 35: What happened to Brady’s former quarterback at the New England Patriots?

Reports coming from Florida have brought terrible news to the NFL. At the age of 35, Ryan Mallett passed away this Tuesday. Deltaplex News was the first to report that the former New England Patriots quarterback died in a drowning accident in Destin.

Mallett, who was projected as a first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, surprisingly fell to the third round. The Patriots selected him to be Tom Brady’s backup quarterback, but he only spent three seasons behind him.

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