Patten retired from the NFL in 2010
David Patten, a former NFL player known for his four seasons with the New England Patriots, has died at the age of 47. According to ESPN, Patten died in a motorcycle crash involving two other vehicles on Thursday. South Carolina Highway Patrol told the outlet that Patten crossed the median, causing the crash. One of the other drivers was also hospitalized, and an investigation is ongoing. Patten played for the Patriots for four seasons between 2001 and 2004, winning three Super Bowl titles with the team.
