New York Giants, fans pay tribute to late quarterback Jared Lorenzen

The NFL world is mourning the loss of Jared Lorenzen, the fan favorite quarterback who won a Super Bowl ring with the New York Giants. Lorenzen, known as Hefty Lefty, threw for more than 10,000 yards in four seasons at Kentucky, and signed with the Giants in 2004 after going undrafted.

The former QB struggled with weight issues in recent years after moving on from professional football, but made it a mission to get healthier and lost 100 pounds in a year.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Lorenzen had been hospitalized due to an infection, and was battling renal and cardiac issues. Lorenzen’s family said in a statement on Tuesday that he was continuing to fight, but the family announced on Wednesday that Lorenzen had passed at the age of 38.

Here is a statement from the family of Jared Lorenzen pic.twitter.com/vTJn2gdNU5

— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) July 3, 2019

The New York Giants, quarterback Eli Manning and former coach Tom Coughlin remembered Lorenzen in statements on social media.

Statement from #NYGiants:
Jared was a special person, and a beloved Giant. He was an important member of our 2007 team, one that created its own destiny. Our thoughts are with Jared’s family and friends who loved and appreciated him so much, just as our organization and fans did. pic.twitter.com/z6TLw8WeO2

— New York Giants (@Giants) July 3, 2019

“Jared was a great teammate and friend. We competed against each other in college and came to the Giants together. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I will always remember his competitive spirit and his good nature. Jared has left us all way too soon.”
-Eli Manning pic.twitter.com/OdgZYZ4xvL

— New York Giants (@Giants) July 3, 2019

Tom Coughlin on Jared Lorenzen (1/2): "I’m shocked to learn of Jared’s passing. Jared had a fun-loving, yet serious attitude. He was a good athlete, he had touch and versatility, and he was serious about trying to get his weight under control… pic.twitter.com/FxBCre6K8Y

— New York Giants (@Giants) July 3, 2019

Coughlin (2/2): "Jared got along well with his teammates, and he contributed a lot in his hometown. He worked with young kids in teaching them the game of football. My thoughts are with Jared’s family and the Giants family. It’s sad to lose a kid who tried so hard to play again." pic.twitter.com/AcRhnMaj5a

— New York Giants (@Giants) July 3, 2019

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

— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) July 3, 2019

Listening to this interview from Jared Lorenzen in 2016 is heartbreaking. Please say a prayer for his family.

"Life's too short to cry about stuff. So get out there laugh, smile and have fun doing it." pic.twitter.com/82ZvKYtwZ1

— Lee K. Howard (@HowardWKYT) 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‘s first career touchdown (2000) pic.twitter.com/vqrNu5UA9P

— KY Clips (@KY_Clips) July 3, 2019

RIP Jared Lorenzen, who yes indeed did play a pivotal role in making the Patriots 18-1 pic.twitter.com/JuC35M7h8q

— Mike Tunison (@xmasape) July 3, 2019