Mallett played for the Patriots from 2011-2014 after being drafted in the third round.
He was traded to theHouston Texanswhere, after three months, he was named the teams starting QB.
He was signed the following month by theBaltimore Ravens, where he mostly played backup quarterback through 2017.
Ryan Mallett during his stint with the Baltimore RavensGetty
In all, he played 27 games in the NFL and had a completion rate of 55%.
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
The NFL family is deeply saddened by the passing of Ryan Mallett.
