Former Browns, Cardinals Lineman Dies at 51

Former Browns, Cardinals lineman dies at 51

Former Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Mark Smith died Feb. 10, according to reports. He was 51.

Former NFL defensive lineman dead at 51

Former Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Mark Smith has died. He was 51 years old.

Former Browns Lineman Has Passed Away

(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)   The Cleveland Browns, as many fans know, were re-established in 1999. It took until their fourth season back in the league for them to make the playoffs, winning nine games and earning a spot in the Wild Card round. This 2002 season was the last of a two-year stint with the team for Mark Smith, who joined the roster in 2001. Smith had previously spent four years with the Arizona Cardinals, putting up nine s…