3-Time Patriots Super Bowl Winner David Patten Dies at 47

Former NFL wide receiver David Patten, who won three Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots, has died at the age of 47.

Sam Gordon, who managed Patten, confirmed his client's death to ESPN.

"We are all very heartbroken," said Gordon, who added that he had spoken with Patten's wife Friday morning. "He was a man of God. He had his own ministry. He loved New England very much."

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His former teammate Richard Seymour tweeted, "Heartbroken …great man of God… lost for words - David Patten…"

Patten played for five teams over a 12-year NFL career but is best known for his four seasons with the Patriots from 2001 to 2004.

Patten lives in Patriots lore as he caught the only offensive touchdown for the Patriots in their first Super Bowl win. In the Super Bowl versus the Rams, Patten hauled in an 8-yard pass from Tom Brady to give New England a 14-3 lead just before halftime.

Many former Patriots and coaches took to social media to praise Patten as a player, friend, and teammate.

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