It’s Monday and time to get back at it. \u00a0Here’s this morning’s rundown for Monday April 25, 2016.<\/p>\n
Former Patriots DT Brace Passes at just 29<\/strong> – Some sad news on Sunday after the news came out on the passing of former defensive tackle Ron Brace, who passed away at the age of just 29-years old.<\/p>\n Brace was a former 2nd round pick for New England back during the 2009 draft, with today marking the seven-year anniversary the team\u00a0moved up from 47 to 40 to take him<\/strong> <\/a>following a trade with the Oakland Raiders. \u00a0He battled injuries during his career and was only with the team until 2012, finishing with 39 career tackles.<\/p>\n No word just yet on the details behind his passing, but the team released a statement expressing their feelings about Brace’s death.<\/p>\n “We were deeply saddened to hear the news this morning of Ron Brace’s death. Seven years ago tomorrow (4\/25\/09), we drafted Ron after his standout career at Boston College. During his Patriots career, the Springfield native was always eager to volunteer and give back in our communities, especially when those community initiatives were held in Western Mass. It is difficult to believe that someone so young and in the prime of his life is no longer with us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ron’s family, friends and the many former teammates who will mourn Ron’s passing.”<\/p>\n His former coach from Boston College also gave his own thoughts on Twitter about Brace’s death:<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/QAQ9QvdTXY<\/a><\/p>\n — Al Washington (@CoachWash56) April 24, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n