Former NFL Player Dennis Byrd Killed In Car Accident

TULSA, Okla. (AP) – Dennis Byrd, the former NFL defensive lineman whose career was ended by neck injury, was killed Saturday in a car accident. He was 51.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Byrd was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Oklahoma 88 north of Claremore.
The Tulsa World first reported Byrd’s death. He starred at Tulsa before playing for the New York Jets
“We extend our sincere condolences to Dennis’ wife, Angela, their children and the entire Byrd family,&rdquo