APNFL agent Albert Elias, president of Elias Sports Management, has passed away.
Elias client and free-agent NFL safety Chris Harris confirmed the passing of Elias, who was 41.
Elias currently represented eight active NFL players according to the NFLPA’s Player-Agent Database. Elias was the agent for St. Louis Rams 2012 first round pick Michael Brockers and negotiated a lucrative extension for Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams before the 2011 season.
Elias also represented Bills cornerback Rob Brooks, Detroit Lions cornerback Lionel Smith, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Josh Chapman, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Travis Daniels, Miami Dolphins safety Kelcie McCray, and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Al Woods.
Many fellow agents took to twitter to offer condolences.
David Canter tweeted, “Terrible news tonight regarding one of own. Condolences to agent Albert Elias’s family and clients on his untimely passing.“
Mike McCartney offered similar condolences, “Sad to hear that a fellow sports agent, Albert Elias has passed away. Albert always had a smile on his face and was a good guy. #RIP”
“My prayers are with the family of Albert Elias. A young agent loved by his clients gone far too soon. RIP,” agent Martin Fischman tweeted.
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What was his age? I see young mentioned?
41??? Wow. Way too young. RIP man.
I am sorry to hear that, 41 is too young.
Regardless of who they were, it’s awful to see someone pass before their time.
41 years is so young still. I wonder what he died of. RIP.
RIP
No cause of death mentioned? He was active on twitter just this past week.
Sad to go so young
I have never seen so many thumbs down on a posting of someone passing. What gives?
Whoever’s downvoting should be ashamed of themselves.
RIP Mr. Albert Elias
The world is a colder and darker place without Albert. In his brief 41 years, touched the lives of many as a source of inspiration, excitement, hope, and joy that will be deeply missed.
I will miss my dear friend immeasurably…