Jared Lorenzen of the New York Giants poses for his 2005 NFL headshot. (CNN) - Former New York Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen has died, his family said. "It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jared Lorenzen would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for all of your support and prayers over the past six days," she said. Lorenzen played for Kentucky before signing with the New York Giants in 2004. Our hearts are with the Lorenzen family," the University of Kentucky Football team tweeted.