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TAMPA - Bucs place kicker Matt Bryant’s infant son Matthew Tryson died Wednesday, Bucs coach Jon Gruden announced following the team’s practice.
“We’ve lost a member of our family,’’ Gruden said. “I don’t have many details on it. We just ask that Bucs fans keep Matt and his family in their prayers at this time.’‘
Tryson was born in June. Gruden said that as far as he knew, the child “just didn’t wake up this morning.’‘
The team knelt in prayer at the end of the workout Wednesday.
“It’s a horrible tragedy,’’ Gruden said. “This really puts things in perspective.’‘
According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Debbie Carter, deputies responded to Bryant’s home at 7:33 a.m. Wednesday. The sheriff’s office is conducting a death investigation.
“It doesn’t appear to be suspicious,” Carter said of the 3-month-old’s death.
Carter said Bryant’s wife, Melissa, was getting the couple’s six children ready for school and when she went to wake up the 3-month-old, he did not respond.
“Like everyone, the news of Matt and Melissa Bryant’s son Tryson hit me hard today,’’ Bucs punter Josh Bidwell said in a statement issued by the team. “Having kids of my own I couldn’t imagine the pain that is associated with such a terrible loss. The entire extended Buccaneers family will be there for the Bryants in every way possible to help them during this difficult time. We hope that everyone keeps them in their thoughts and prayers.”
Gruden said he was uncertain whether the tragedy would keep Bryant from kicking in this week’s game against the Packers.
Bucs officials said information regarding donations or expressions of sympathy will be announced as soon as arrangements have been made.
The team also issued a statement from General Manager Bruce Allen: “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. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt and Melissa during this difficult time.’‘
—ROY CUMMINGS and RAYMOND REYES
Posted by Trevor from WI, WI on 09/24 at 10:29 PM
Posted by football fan, Tampa on 09/24 at 10:10 PM
To the guy who left this comment…you are a doooooche and an idiot. Please don’t post on stories like this anymore.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bryant’s…as a soon to be father, this is the worst thing I can ever imagine happening!! Every parent wants their children to outlive them!
Posted by Neo, Tampa FL on 09/24 at 10:25 PM
Posted by football fan, Tampa on 09/24 at 10:10 PM
Dude what in the hell is wrong with you? why would you post something like this on here the man’s kid died you freaking imbecile have some kind of comon sence you idiot.
Posted by Neo, Tampa FL on 09/24 at 10:22 PM
This is a sad and a very difficult loss to the Bryant family my condolances to Matt and the rest of his family hopefully they can pull through
Posted by Maurice, New Yoek on 09/24 at 10:17 PM
My heart goes out to Bryant and his family. All our prayers will be with you.
Posted by DJ Schneller, Pinellas Park, Fl. on 09/24 at 10:03 PM
To the Bryant family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of little Matthew. My thoughts & prayers are with your entire family. Heaven has a new little angel.
Posted by Tim R, Largo on 09/24 at 10:00 PM
Posted by football fan, Tampa on 09/24 at 10:10 PM ” “
You’re an ignorant peice of sh*t
Posted by Deborah Maraman, Tampa, Florida on 09/24 at 09:53 PM
My heart goes out to the Bryant family. We can not always expain why but our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Your team will carry your families love and spirit. Your fans will support your family also. Nothing can replace that special gift from you and your wife you have lost. I am sad for you and the rest of your children. Love to your family and please try to keep the faith.
Posted by Bears Fan, Chicago on 09/24 at 09:32 PM
Sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you and the family…
Posted by Michael Singleton, Laguna Niguel, Ca on 09/24 at 09:17 PM
I send my thoughts and prayers to the Bryant family. I just recently had my second son born and he is just a month. I don’t know what I would do if something like this happened to him. Please help Matt and his family get through this hard time. Matt if you do kick on Sunday you are strong and we hope that your son’s spirt continues to bring you success this season.
Posted by Bobby, Coto de Caza, California on 09/24 at 09:11 PM
Having lost an infant daughter my entire family’s thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by football fan, Tampa on 09/24 at 09:09 PM
Why did this have to happen, I picked him up yesterday because my starter was on a bye! Matt Bryant owes me $20 if he doesn’t play
Posted by patrick dotson, tampa,fl on 09/24 at 09:03 PM
to the bryant family…sorry to hear bout your loss…couldnt imagine the feeling you are goin through at this time…your family are in my thoughts…sad day not just for the bryant family…but for all of buc nation…R.I.P. Matthew…
Posted by fred mcneil, Orlando, fl on 09/24 at 08:57 PM
My prayers are with you and your family, Mr. Bryant. God bless you all.
Posted by Jessica O'Dell, Tampa, Florida on 09/24 at 08:38 PM
You and your family are in my thought and prayers. I am deeply sadden to hear this news about your family. May you find your strength in God to get through each day.
Posted by Victoria Bialous, St. Petersburg on 09/24 at 08:35 PM
They must have needed just one more angel in Heaven today. May God’s peace
comfort Matt and his family throughout
the days ahead.
Posted by dsT, Riverview on 09/24 at 08:26 PM
Wow, heartless people making fun or joking about it, the day will come when you have to answer, hope you are ready. To the Bryant, my prayers are with you. Your child is in heaven because the heavens is compose of childrens.
Posted by PRISCILLA AHRENS, TAMPA on 09/24 at 08:13 PM
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HIS LOSS MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE GOING OUT FOR HIS FAMILY
Posted by Debbi Sheets, Tampa on 09/24 at 07:55 PM
So sad to hear of the death of Matt Bryants son, our prayers are with them all
Posted by Karen Dixon, on 09/24 at 07:29 PM
I’m sitting here with tears streaming down my cheeks. It’s heartbreaking to think of what this family must be going through. My first grandchild was born in March and at this moment I thank God that he’s approaching 6 months old and is doing well. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bryant’s
Posted by bull daze, Tampa on 09/24 at 06:50 PM
Goobers
Posted by Wayne L, Zhills on 09/24 at 06:41 PM
All I think Debbie was quoting from what john Gruden had said himself “Gruden said he was uncertain whether the tragedy would keep Bryant from kicking in this week’s game against the Packers” I do not beleive anyone in their right mind would assume that he will suit up this weekend. BUT everyone deals with stuff in their own way.
My thoughts and Prayers are with the Bryant Family.
Posted by mary c eisler, on 09/24 at 06:29 PM
And furthermore, to debbie kleinert -
please learn grammar and spelling, POS.
Posted by dale clark, Carlsbad, CA on 09/24 at 06:26 PM
I hope and pray that the entire family is finding some comfort and support after the loss of their little prince. Not only the immediate family, but the extended one(team and community)as well.
Our prayers will be with you.
Dale & Michelle
Posted by James R. Kinzer, 351 Winfield Ave., Winfield, WV 25213 on 09/24 at 06:25 PM
My deepest sympathy to all of the Bryant family and all of their loved ones! I lost my 35 year old daughter 7 1/2 years ago in somewhat the same manner as the Bryant’s lost their child! The hurt does not ever go away and the love gets greater as time goes by! God works in ways that we don’t understand. Only God can pull the Bryants thru this tragedy!
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Posted by Jason Berry, Tampa on 09/24 at 11:22 PM
May the lord, be with your family. I will pray for you. JBerry.