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Tom Brady, J.J. Watt, more react to death of former NFL QB Ryan Mallett

Updated Jun. 28, 2023 2:11 p.m. ET

The sudden passing of former NFL, Michigan and Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett prompted an outpouring of support from former teammates and those that knew him as well as the broader football community.

Mallett was drafted in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots and also had stints with the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens later in his career.

He had just finished his first season as the head football coach at White Hall (Ark.) High School. During his NFL career, he played with superstars such as Tom Brady and J.J. Watt, who shared their grief on social media Tuesday.

"We lost a great man. Thank you for everything Ryan," Brady wrote in a tribute to Mallet posted to his Instagram story. "Praying for the Mallett family and all their loved ones tonight."

The post included a picture of the two men during their time as teammates on the Patriots.

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Here's a glimpse at how the sports world reacted to Mallett's death Tuesday.