Former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Quentin Groves dies at 32

A former linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals died Saturday, according to Auburn, where he played college football.

Quentin Groves died in his sleep while visiting Trinidad, but the cause of death wasn’t immediately known.

The Auburn Family is deeply saddened by the passing of AU great Quentin Groves. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates. pic.twitter.com/fOoMZrx2nC

— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) October 15, 2016

Groves was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2008, but still managed to play seven seasons in the NFL.

He started seven games for the Cardinals in 2012, and played in all 16 games that season. He managed four sacks, a forced fumble and 34 tackles for the Cardinals.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Quentin Groves. pic.twitter.com/ESBCm9hjdG

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 15, 2016

Groves was drafted in the second round by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2008, where he played two seasons. He also played for the Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans.

In his pro football career, Groves had 9.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and 127 tackles.

Groves was just 32 years old.

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