Rams All-Pro cornerback and punt returner LeRoy Irvin dies at 68

LeRoy Irvin, a first-team All-Pro at both cornerback and punt returner with the Rams in the 1980s, has died at the age of 68. The Rams announced Irvin’s death today, and among those remembering him are former teammate Eric Dickerson, who posted about him on social media this morning. “Devastated to hear about the passing of my brother, teammate, and Rams legend Leroy Irvin. Leroy wasn’t just a lockdown corner and a fierce competitor on the field; he was a true friend and a great man who always brought incredible energy. Rest in peace, my brother. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Irvin family and all of Rams Nation,” Dickerson wrote. Irvin had punt return touchdowns of 75 yards and 84 yards in a 37-35 Rams victory over the Falcons in 1981, and his total of 207 punt return yards in that game is the NFL’s all-time record.