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Former Rams Cornerback LeRoy Irvin Dies at 68
LeRoy Irvin, a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback who spent a decade with the Los Angeles Rams, has died at age 68. Former teammate Eric Dickerson announced the death on Instagram.
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Former Los Angeles Rams cornerback LeRoy Irvin died at age 68. Eric Dickerson, a Pro Football Hall of Fame running back and Irvin's teammate for five seasons, posted the news on Instagram on July 2, 2026. He finished his career with one season for the Detroit Lions.
He earned First Team All-Pro honors in 1981 and again in 1986, along with Pro Bowl selections in 1985 and 1986. Over his Rams career he recorded 34 interceptions, five returned for touchdowns, nine forced fumbles and 13 fumble recoveries.
Tributes The Rams organization issued a statement mourning the loss of the former player and extending condolences to his family and friends. " — Eric Dickerson, July 2, 2026 (Instagram post) Los Angeles-based journalist Eric Geller posted on X that Irvin had been battling throat cancer, though no official cause of death was released by family members.
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