Former Commanders safety Brig Owens died Wednesday at the age of 79, the team announced.
“The Washington Commanders are deeply saddened by the passing of the great Brig Owens,” the team said in a statement. “Brig was a beloved part of our organization and community and was rightfully honored as a member of the 80 Greatest Players in Washington history and Washington Commanders Ring of Fame.”
The Cowboys drafted Owens in 1965 out of Cincinnati, but he didn’t play a snap for the team. Dallas traded Owens to Washington the following year, where he began a strong career with the team.