Truly tragic news to pass along, as former NFL quarterback Colt Brennan has passed away at the age of 37, his father Terry Brennan told Stephen Tsai of the Star Advertiser.
“He was doing so well, the spark was back in his eyes, and he was healthy and doing great, and it happened,” the elder Brennan said, explaining his son had been in the fifth month of a program at an inpatient rehab facility. ““He had been doing really (well),” Brennan said. “These guys were no-nonsense guys. It just got away from him. I don’t know how else to explain it. Maybe one day I’ll be able to explain it better.”
Brennan shined on the football field, becoming a superstar in college and elevating Hawaii’s program to heights nobody thought possible. In his record-shattering 2007 season, he led Hawaii to a perfect 12-0 record and an appearance in the Sugar Bowl. Between the 2006 and 2007 seasons, he threw for nearly 10,000 yards and 96 touchdowns. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2017.
After wrapping up his decorated college career, Brennan was drafted by Washington in the sixth-round in 2008. After a couple of years with Washington he had a brief stint with the Raiders, and then in the UFL, CFL, and AFL.
All of us here at PFR are sending our thoughts to Brennan’s family.
Terrible. Ive seen people on here and on social media bashing players who struggle with addiction and it’s just sickening. Addiction is not joke. Really does hurt to see something like this and I wish everyone who struggled could get the help they need and is able to overcome it. I’ve lost a number of friends and just lost my best friend/cousin to addiction a couple months ago. Really hits home reading this. Praying for his family and as terrible as this is atleast he’s not suffering anymore and is in a better place. Rest In Peace and prayers to your family and friends, Colt!
Well said, Thronson5. It’s absolutely tragic that this man has lost his life, all that much worse at such a young age. This is absolutely heartbreaking, and I pray for Colt’s family and friends, as well as for Colt himself. I recall that undefeated season for Hawaii, and Colt was prominent in the team accomplishing this. Quite remarkable considering that Hawaii usually isn’t very successful on the football field. I hope and pray that Colt has finally found peace. RIP, Mr. Brennan.
Sad news. Addictions are no joke. Condolences to his friends and family.
I’m heartbroken for Colt and his family. I pray for all of them
RIP. Fun player to watch when he was at Hawaii.
Mann that’s sad news, sound like he was trying to get back on track with his life and was going solid at it. Prayers to the family.
Sad story, and ten years ago it would have been shocking. With drug deaths increasing 30% each year there is zero shock when it turns out to be the cause of death for anyone under 40, regardless of celebrity.
So sad. I feel sad that a life is wasted and a family is heart broken.
I never judge I’ve seen too many good people lose their lives. My advice is never try the stuff even once. Some experiences are better off not having. At best you hate it and never want to try it again and at worse you love it and life as you know it is over