Current, former Giants mourn passing of Jared Lorenzen

The New York Giants organization was shocked on Wednesday with the passing of retired quarterback Jared Lorenzen, who was just 38 years old.

Lorenzen, a member of the magical Super Bowl XLII team that beat the previously undefeated New England Patriots, died after a six-day battle with an infection and other health-related issues.

The surprising death was met with sadness, mourning and prayers from current and former members of the team.

“Never forget coming to the sideline giving this dude a massive high five after making “the Catch.” Great guy, better teammate! Prayers up for J-Lo and his beautiful family. RIP,” David Tyree wrote in a Facebook post.

Saddened to hear about our @Giants teammate & Friend Jared Lorenzen. He was a Fun Loving & Competitive Guy that we adopted as part of the OL…especially when we needed a YARD on a QB Sneak, Bring in J-LOAD! You will be missed my man. Prayers to your entire family 🙏🏻

— Shaun O'Hara (@ShaunOHara60) July 4, 2019

I want to give my deepest condolences to the Lorenzen family. I was only around Jared for two years but in that time it was easy to recognize how great of a guy and teammate he was. I urge all of us to (players, current and former) do everything we can to take care of ourselves.

— Ryan Grant (@RyanGrant25) July 4, 2019

To all my teammates out there I love y’all. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones. I am here for all of y’all, greatest teammates ever.

— Brandon Jacobs (@gatorboyrb) July 4, 2019

💙 https://t.co/KcBmqL07Iq

— Phil Simms (@PhilSimmsQB) July 3, 2019

RIP J-LO https://t.co/3ovhzx41Aj

— Kevin Boothe (@KevinBoothe77) July 3, 2019

So sad to hear this.
Loved Jared, sweet man
RIP bud https://t.co/NxbLagUJlt

— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) July 3, 2019

Man Jared Lorenzen gone? 😔
Was such an impressive athlete, always heard he was a solid dude. Rest In Peace 👑 #heftylefty

— Marshall Newhouse (@MNewhouse73) July 3, 2019

Oh no…can’t believe the news of Jared Lorenzen passing. So sad. I never met him but seemed like a great dude. Way too soon. Just bums me out. 🙏

— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) July 3, 2019

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Prayers up for my former @giants teammate Jared Lorenzen and his family!! Just learned of his passing. https://t.co/KnGcHyauOT

— Brandon London (@BrandonLondonTV) July 3, 2019

Love that pic. A champion. Period. Nothing else to be said. A champ!! https://t.co/sEOkkEp4H2

— pat hanlon (@giantspathanlon) July 3, 2019

Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers to Jared's family. https://t.co/BkkusLgRIZ

— John Schmeelk (@Schmeelk) July 3, 2019

A great teammate and fiery competitor. RIP Champ! God Bless you and your family. #GMEN pic.twitter.com/4WIGj3j1Px

— Lawrence Tynes (@lt4kicks) July 3, 2019

To my dear friend & teammate. Take wings & soar 🕊 R.I.P Jared 😢❤️ https://t.co/WgDM7BtKPv

— Sinorice Moss (@sinoricemoss) July 3, 2019

In addition to current and former members of the Giants, others around the league and the NCAA world mourned the loss and celebrated the life of Lorenzen.

We mourn the passing of former @Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/YZ8lwI3HDF

— NFL (@NFL) July 3, 2019

We lost a great one too soon today. Our hearts are with the Lorenzen family.

We love you, 22. pic.twitter.com/btPrpk8knO

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) July 3, 2019

Jared Lorenzen was a warm, caring, deeply introspective man, totally committed to his family. He was really funny, too–and man, what an athlete.

— Jeremy Schaap (@JeremySchaap) July 3, 2019

Jared Lorenzen with his son during filming April 2018. He loved this image when I showed him. We talked about his son being the next great UK QB pic.twitter.com/DM9vKukiEr

— Russell Dinallo (@RussDinallo) July 3, 2019

R.I.P Jared Lorenzen 👼🏻

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 4, 2019