Glennon "Silky" Powell, a longtime assistant equipment manager for the New Orleans Saints until his retirement in 2012, died Sunday morning.
The team announced his passing in a release Sunday (Oct. 7).
"On behalf of our entire organization, my thoughts and prayers go out to Connie Powell and Silky's entire family," Saints owner Gayle Benson said in a statement. "Silky was one of the longest-tenured members of the New Orleans Saints and was respected and beloved by ownership, fellow staff, coaches and players alike for his dedication."
At the time of his retirement, his 38-year tenure was the second-longest with the club.