US EditionKenny Easley, Seahawks’ Hall of Fame Safety, Dies at 66
Kenny Easley, a five-time Pro Bowler and 2017 Hall of Fame inductee, retired early due to kidney disease and later settled a lawsuit with the Seahawks.
- Kenny Easley, nicknamed 'The Enforcer' for his hard hitting, died at 66.
- Easley spent his entire career with the Seahawks and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.
- His departure from the Seahawks was marred by controversy over a kidney ailment and belief the team did not disclose it.
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"RIP": Russell Wilson, Troy Aikman Lead Prayers For Seahawks Legend Who Once Retired Because of Kidney Disease
While playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Kenny Easley was an intimidating presence on the field. He was nicknamed “The Enforcer” as he dominated Seattle’s secondary as a safety in the 1980s. But off the field, he lived as a quiet family man and a man of faith. Unfortunately, Easley just passed away at the age of 66, and it has left the football world devastated. Kenny Easley died on November 14, and the Seahawks confirmed the news the next mornin…
Kenny Easley, legend of the Seattle Seahawks, was one of the most feared hitters of his time in the NFL
San Bernardino Sun
Kenny Easley, former UCLA and Seahawks great, dies at 66
Kenny Easley, a hard-hitting safety at UCLA before embarking on a Hall of Fame career with the Seattle Seahawks, has died at the age of 66. Easley died Friday night, his family told the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which did not provide a cause of death. The Seahawks released a statement Saturday, remembering Easley as a beloved and inspirational member of the franchise. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Seahawks legend Kenny Easley,” the …
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