Former Patriots DB Leonard Myers dies of cancer

Former New England Patriots defensive back Leonard Myers died Friday morning of cancer.

A sixth-round draft pick in 2000, Myers spent two seasons in New England, winning the Super Bowl with the team in the 2001-02 season.

"We learned of Leonard's illness when we invited him back to attend our 15th anniversary celebration of the 2001 Super Bowl championship team," Patriots owner Robert Kraft said in a statement. "No one was more excited to attend than Leonard, nor more disappointed to inform us that he wasn't going to be able to make it back as the December date approached.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Leonard's family, friends, and former teammates who are mourning his loss today."