Former Jets Tight End Konrad Reuland Dies After Brain Aneurysm
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Former Jets and Ravens tight end Konrad Reuland died Monday, two weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm. He was 29.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh announced Reuland's death at his post-game news conference after Baltimore lost to the Patriots on Monday night.
"We lost a Raven today," Harbaugh said. "I just want to offer condolences to his family. We love Konrad Reuland. Every single guy in the locker room loves him."
Reuland suffered the aneurysm on Nov. 28 and underwent surgery a day later.
Reuland played two years at Notre Dame before transferring to Stanford.
Everyone's thoughts and prayers at Notre Dame are with Konrad's family and friends during this difficult time. https://t.co/Mvv3gH4dRk
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 13, 2016
We have lost a bright light in our beloved brother, Konrad Reuland. His memory and spirit will never leave us. We love you. #RIPKonrad pic.twitter.com/XSpYhwhRSx
— Stanford Football (@StanfordFball) December 13, 2016
The San Francisco 49ers signed the 6-foot-5, 254-pounder as an undrafted free agent in 2011.
Reuland spent the 2012 and '13 seasons with the Jets. He played in 26 games, starting three, and caught 12 passes for 90 yards.
Rest easy, Konrad Reuland.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 13, 2016
Our deepest sympathies are with his family & friends. #RIPKonrad pic.twitter.com/DOeTyEr0NC
He played in four games with the Ravens in 2015, starting one.
Reuland also had a couple of stints with the Colts, including this past preseason.
Some former Jets expressed their sadness on Twitter. Reuland is the second player from the 2012 Jets to die in the past two weeks. On Dec. 1, former running back Joe McKnight was fatally shot in a road rage incident in Louisiana.
"Sad to hear the news about another former teammate," wrote running back Bilal Powell. "My prayers are out to the family of #konradReuland. May you rest in paradise."
Sad to hear the news about another former teammate. My prayers are out to the family of #konradReuland. May you rest in paradise.
— Bilal Powell (@bilalpowell29) December 13, 2016
"Man more bad news. RIP Konrad Reuland," wrote former cornerback Antonio Cromartie. "You will be missed bro. You were a great teammate. Losing 2 teammates in these last weeks it hurts."
Man more bad news. RIP Konrad Reuland. You will be missed bro. You were a great teammate. Losing 2 teammates in these last weeks it hurts.????????
— ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) December 13, 2016
"Just heartbroken over the passing of my dear friend, Konrad Reuland," wrote former quarterback Greg McElroy. "The world lost a special person."
Just heartbroken over the passing of my dear friend, Konrad Reuland. The world lost a special person.
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) December 13, 2016
"RIP Konrad Rueland - a former teammate and someone I spent time throwing to this offseason," quarterback Geno Smith wrote. "Sleep well brother, until we meet again."
RIP Konrad Rueland - a former teammate and someone I spent time throwing to this offseason. Sleep well brother, until we meet again.
— Geno (@GenoSmith3) December 13, 2016