NFL reporter John Clayton, who covered the league for decades and was one of the most recognizable reporters on television, has died at the age of 67-years-old.
The detail surrounding Clayton's death are not publicly known ... but John's friend and former colleague Chris Mortensen provided some information on social media.
"John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a brief illness," Chris wrote.
"We loved John. We are mourning his loss.