Former lineman of the New York Jets, Dennis Byrd passed away after he was involved in a car accident on Oklahoma Fox23 reports.
A 17-year old male driving a Ford Explorer struck Byrd who was driving a 2004 Hummer H2. Byrd was pronounced dead at the scene and the 17 year old along with his 12 year passenger were taken to the hospital with multiple injuries.
Byrd played with the Jets from 1989-1992. In a game against the Chiefs in 1992 he collided with a teammate and suffered a spinal injury becoming paralyzed from the waist down. Thankfully, he was able to walk again after physical therapy.
Prayers are with the Byrd family.