NFL legend Brig Owens handed away on the age of 79, the Washington Commanders (previously the Redskins) stated in a press release.
The reason for loss of life has not been revealed.
“Brig was a beloved a part of our group and neighborhood,” the staff stated, “and was rightfully honored as a member of the 80 Best Gamers in Washington historical past and Washington Commanders Ring of Fame.
“He was not solely a standout on the gridiron but in addition a well-respected and completed businessman within the Washington neighborhood. He was a person of nice character, all the time there to assist somebody in want. Brig’s impression on this neighborhood won’t ever be forgotten.”
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Our ideas and prayers are with the Owens household 💛
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 23, 2022
The NFL reported:
Brig Owens, a standout defensive again for Washington within the Sixties and Nineteen Seventies, died Wednesday on the age of 79, the Commanders stated in a press release.
A member of Washington’s Tremendous Bowl VII staff and one of many franchise’s most prolific interceptors, Owens performed 12 of his 13 years within the NFL in D.C. The protection racked up 36 interceptions in 158 regular-season video games performed for Washington, the second-most picks in membership historical past behind Corridor of Famer Darrell Inexperienced (54). Owens’ 686 interception return yards are probably the most in Washington historical past.
Owens’ decide prowess prolonged to the postseason. The protection recorded the lone interception of Dolphins nice Bob Griese in Tremendous Bowl VII, a red-zone snag late within the third quarter that saved Washington’s deficit to 2 scores. Miami finally gained, 14-7, finishing its 17-0 good season.
It has been a tough week for the NFL household.
NFL star Tony Siragusa handed away on Wednesday.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson handed away on the age of 26.
Ferguson was discovered unresponsive at a house in Baltimore late Tuesday night.
There was no indicators of foul play or trauma and his explanation for loss of life has not but been decided.
