Matt Stevens, a former NFL defensive back who played for teams including the New England Patriots, passed away at age 51. Born in 1973 in Michigan, he became a two-time All-American before being drafted into the NFL in 1996. Notably, he contributed to the Patriots' Super Bowl XXXVI victory against the Rams. After retiring in 2003, he faced a significant spinal cord injury but managed to regain some mobility. His passing follows the recent death of another former Patriot, Kenneth Sims, highlighting a somber period for the team and its alumni.
Stevens, who joined the Patriots late in his career, played a key role in their victory over the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI, securing his first Super Bowl ring.
After his retirement, Stevens faced a life-altering spinal injury in a motorcycle accident, paralyzing him from the waist down, yet he regained some mobility with leg braces.
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