Matt Bryant's 6 month old son died

[BJ]

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Buccaneers kicker Bryant's infant son passes away

By Pat Yasinskas

ESPN.com

(Archive)

Updated: September 24, 2008, 4:18 PM ET

TAMPA, Fla., -- The infant son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant died Wednesday morning, coach Jon Gruden said.

Matthew Tryson Bryant apparently died in his sleep, Gruden said. The coach said he did not know any further details. Gruden said the child was about 6 months old.

"We're shocked and very saddened by this," Gruden said.

Gruden said he was unsure if Bryant will play in Sunday's game against Green Bay, and that the situation would be addressed later in the week.

"The entire Buccaneer family is deeply saddened by this tragedy. The Bryants have been an inspiration to our entire community through their commitment to their family and their exhaustive efforts working with children and those in need in the Bay area," Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt and Melissa during this difficult time.''

Pat Yasinskas covers the NFC South for ESPN.com.

[af_bull05]

That's very sad.  My son is 7 1/2 months and I can't even imagine how he feels right now.

[Guest MiggyBull]

This is so very sad.  My son is about 7 months old, too.  I'll give him and extra hug and kiss tonight.  God bless Matt and his family.

[Matt]

I have met Matt and his family thru work related functions and I can tell you that there probably isnt a nicer, more humble guy. 

He is a strong man and I know he will pull through this terrible time.

[E.T.]

Heard this on the way home tonight. Broke my heart.

:'(

[BULLSHTR]

Reading that gave me chills (the bad kind). My heart goes out to the Bryant family.

[USF Bulls Football]

Thoughts and prayers to Bryant and his family. I truly believe that he is an inspiration to the Tampa Bay area and truly a great person. God Bless :'(

You are right on that one ET, truly heart breaking.