Houston Texans founder and owner Bob McNair passed away on Friday at the age of 81 in the company of his family at home in Houston. The news brought sadness throughout the NFL, especially to the owners ranks where McNair had 31 colleagues. McNair had reportedly been dealing with skin cancer over the years.
McNair was honored by his fellow owners, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and many players throughout the day on Friday and Saturday as others learned the news. Clark Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs CEO and chairman, issued a statement as well, calling McNair a “tremendous partner and friend.