David Patten Patriots Obituary – Death: David Patten, a former New England Patriots wide receiver, has passed away. David Patten was found dead from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was 47 years old.
Former NFL wide receiver #DavidPatten, who won three Super Bowl titles with the NewEnglandPatriots, was killed in a motorcycle crash Thursday outside Columbia, South Carolina, according to Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford. He was 47. 🏈🥀🥀
— 🏀 🏈 ⚾ ⚽ 🎾 On The N9ne (@OnTheN9ne) September 3, 2021
David Patten was reportedly riding his motorcycle in the northeastern part of Richland County, on Clemson Road and near Old Clemson Road, when he drove into the opposite lane and collided with a sedan, which then collided with a pickup truck.
David Patten caught one of my favorite touchdowns ever, that pass to the back corner of the endzone in the ’01 AFC championship, when Bledsoe came in for an injured Brady to lead NE past the Steelers and onto the Super Bowl.
R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/sfjvObzAIX— Dan Martin (@danmartin26) September 3, 2021
Patten was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner officer and the highway patrol are investigating the death and collision.
Very sad, my sincere condolences to his family and friends. I love watching him play on my team the Patriots helping us win 3 super bowls. RIP David Patten…
— LisaMarie01 (@Caldo_Bella) September 3, 2021
Patten was an undrafted free agent from Western Carolina University who played 12 years in the NFL, primarily with the New England Patriots, where he won three Super Bowls in his two seasons with the team, from 2001-04 and 2010. He also played with the New England Patriots. New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints.
So sad!😞 David Patten is now in the loving arms of I finite Mother Being in Heaven!😇❤️❤️🙏 Three-time Super Bowl champion David Patten dies in motorcycle crash at age 47
— Ana Hart (@AnaHart14) September 3, 2021
Was a big David Patten fan during those early SuperBowl years. Also remember when he caught, threw and ran for a touchdown all in the same game! RIP David
— Randy Roche (@randyroche91) September 3, 2021
Man, It was just revealed that David Patten died in a motorcycle crash. Sad as hell man. Dude was such a baller during the‘01 run. One of my favorite players during the first part of the dynasty. Only 47 years old. R.I.P. champ. pic.twitter.com/TahP8SnDh1
— JD (@JimmyD86) September 3, 2021