 Nash played in three games for Denver last season |
Denver Broncos running back Damien Nash has died aged 24 after collapsing at a charity basketball game in St Louis. His death comes just two months after another Broncos player, cornerback Darrent Williams was shot dead in the early hours of New Year's Eve.
Team owner Pat Bowlen said: "The Denver Broncos organisation is once again struck with profound sadness over the tragic loss of one of our players.
"This is a tremendous tragedy and
our hearts go out to the Nash family."
Coach Mike Shanahan said on the team's website: "The Broncos family has suffered a great loss with the passing of Damien Nash.
"I am stunned and deeply saddened by this tragedy, and send my deepest condolences to Damien's family."
Nash attended the University of Missouri and was drafted by Tennessee in the fifth round in 2005, playing three games with the Titans before being released.
He signed as a free agent with the Broncos last season and played in three games, rushing for 98 yards on 24 carries.
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