Former NFL linebacker Dick Woodard has passed away at the age of 93.
Woodard was the uncle of Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins confirmed his death on Twitter with a picture and a message on his passing:
This morning my Uncle Dick Woodard went to be with the Lord at 93 years old. He played for the Redskins & Giants and was one of the oldest living NFL players. Played a big role in my love for the game from a very young age. We will miss you Uncle Dick! pic.twitter.com/lDWRwZSkWW
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) August 24, 2019
Woodard played a season with the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference before playing for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins during his four-year NFL career.