The NFL community is mourning the loss of former Seahawks star Cortez Kennedy, who passed away on Tuesday at just 48 years of age. Kennedy was one of the best defensive tackles to ever play the game and a consistent bright spot for Seattle during a decade in which they failed to qualify for the postseason until 1999.
As tributes continue to pour out, the Seattle Seahawks released this official statement on the passing of a local Seattle sporting icon and a true legend of the game.
Cortez Kennedy has been a pillar of the Seahawks franchise since joining the team as a rookie in 1990.