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ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Bears DE Gaines Adams, who passed away Sunday Morning, died of a heart attack.
Coroner ruled that Bears DE Gaines Adams died of cardiac arrest caused by an enlarged heart. Prayers are with his family and friends.
1:02p by Jon Bois - 0 comments
We have awful news to pass along. On Sunday morning, Gaines Adams of the Chicago Bears was taken to the emergency room in Greenwood, South Carolina, and later pronounced dead. The cause of death has not yet been reported.
The fourth overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, the defensive end was traded from the Buccaneers to the Bears in October. Adams was only 26 years old
We'll have more details on this tragic story as they become available.
11:39a by Jon Bois - 6 comments
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Clemson Blog Remembers Gaines Adams
Even after he left for the NFL, Gaines Adams was beloved by Clemson fans. It's only natural, then, that our own Shakin The Southland offers a retrospective on Adams' life and career.
If you aren't familiar with Adams' career at Clemson, or weren't familiar with him to begin with, and want to understand exactly what this man meant to people, you must read this.
Jan 17 4:01p by Jon Bois - 0 comments