A Seattle Seahawks legend has died at the age of 66. Kenny Easley was a five-time Pro-Bowler and member of the NFL Hall of Fame.
Called the "Enforcer," he was known for interceptions.
The Seahawks confirmed his death on X, although the team did not provide a cause of death for Easley.
Although how he died was not released, the NFL Hall of Fame revealed, "He long had battled health issues, which also contributed to his playing career ending after only 89 games."
According to the Hall of Fame, Easley is considered "one of the most tenacious, hard-hitting defensive backs in National Football League history."
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Seahawks legend Kenny Easley. Kenny embodied what it meant to be a Seahawk through his leadership, toughness, intensity, and fearlessness," the team wrote.
"His intimidating nature and athletic grace made him one of the best players of all time. Earning his nickname, ‘The Enforcer’ for his hard-hitting play, Kenny was named to the 1990s All-Decade Team, piling up 32 interceptions over seven seasons, three of which he returned for touchdowns," added the team.
"Kenny was a five-time Pro-Bowler and three-time first-team AP All-Pro during his seven seasons in Seattle, and in 1984, he became the first player in franchise history to earn Defensive Player of the Year honors," the Seahawks wrote.
"He was inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor in 2002 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017," the statement continued.
"A man of faith, Kenny will forever be remembered as a beloved member of the Seahawks family, and his legacy will live on as an inspiration to fans around the world. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Gail, and children, Kendrick, Gabrielle, and Giordanna," concluded the team's statement.
Fans offered tributes on X.
"I got no love for Seattle but respect the great ones and Easley was one of them," wrote one X user.
"He died way too young," wrote another. "...What happened?"
"I was at his first NFL game, a preseason game against the Falcons. He was an absolute superstar that day!!! RIP Kenny; Seahawk fans will forever be grateful for the opportunity we had to watch you play!!" wrote another fan.