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Larry Beightol, offensive line coach for the Falcons, Buccaneers, Chargers, Jets, Oilers, Dolphins, Packers, and Lions, died April 4 at age 81. His masterpiece might have been his early-2000s line in Green Bay that included Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton and led the way for Ahman Green's best years.

(And of course Simpson was guilty.)

Victor Riley, former tackle with the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans died on April 8th, at the age of 49:


https://auburntigers.com/news/2024/4/12 ... -away.aspx


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... leVi20.htm

Steve Sloan, former quarterback with the Atlanta Falcons died on April 14th, at the age of 79:


https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports ... 324069007/


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... oaSt00.htm

Roman Gabriel, former quarterback with the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles died on April 20th, at the age of 83:


https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2024/0 ... at-age-83/


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... brRo00.htm

Bill Tobin, a player with the 1963 Houston Oilers who had a long and distinguished career as a front office executive with several teams, passed away at age 83 on April 18.

https://www.nfl.com/news/bill-tobin-lon ... -at-age-83

Tobin was fired by Bart Starr as the Packers' director of pro scouting, so after he was hired by the Bears, for revenge he decoded the Packers' sideline signals prior to their game against Green Bay at Soldier Field. Result, 61-7 Chicago.

Arthur Whittington, former running back with the Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills and Oakland Invaders of the USFL died on April 22nd, at the age of 68:


https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosp ... hip%20team.


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... itAr00.htm

Korey Cunningham, former defensive tackle with the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots and New York Giants died on April 25th, at the age of 28:


https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/400 ... ies-age-28


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... nnKo00.htm

Aaron Thomas, an end with the New York Giants from 1962 to 1970, passed away April 26 after a long illness. His son Robb also attended Oregon State and had a long career in the NFL.

https://www.giants.com/news/giants-mour ... ron-thomas

RIP Aaron Thomas

A talented receiver listed as a tight end. Imagine if a contender could have gotten him from the Giants, when they floundered but Tarkenton needed him on the team. TDs to receptions ratio was pretty good and he only lost one or two fumbles his entire career.