Professional Football Researchers Association Forum

Posted: **Sun Aug 16, 2026 12:39 pm**

John Niland, former guard with the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles died on August 16th, at age 82:

https://www.thebiglead.com/john-niland- ... -of-death/

Posted: **Fri Aug 21, 2026 2:18 pm**

Barry Pearson, former wide receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs died on August 16th, at age 76:

https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/forme ... ead-at-76/

Posted: **Wed Aug 26, 2026 2:09 pm**

Aaron Marsh, former flanker & cornerback with the Boston Patriots died on August 7th, at age 81:

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/forme ... 36529.html

Posted: **Fri Aug 28, 2026 12:17 pm**

Bob Lee, who played quarterback for the Vikings, Falcons, and Rams, died Aug. 16 at age 81.

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/forme ... ccounter=1

Posted: **Mon Aug 31, 2026 2:35 pm**

Gerhard Schwedes, former running back with the New York Titans and Boston Patriots died on August 23rd, at age 88:

https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obituarie ... d=62309700

Posted: **Thu Sep 03, 2026 2:40 pm**

Alphonso Smith, former cornerback with the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions died on September 2nd, at age 40:

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/forme ... 58342.html

Posted: **Thu Sep 03, 2026 2:41 pm**

Arthur Marshall, former wide receiver with the Denver Broncos and New York Giants died on September 2nd, at age 57:

https://www.wfxg.com/news/csra-football ... 3e166.html

Posted: **Thu Sep 03, 2026 8:45 pm**

Jerry Stovall, former safety & punter with the St. Louis Cardinals died on August 31st, at age 85:

https://nypost.com/2026/09/01/sports/fo ... ead-at-85/

Posted: **Mon Sep 07, 2026 7:18 am**

Matt Suhey, who played running back for the Bears, died Sept. 6 at age 68.

https://wgntv.com/sports/matt-suhey-dies-at-68/

Posted: **Thu Sep 10, 2026 2:08 pm**

Bob McKay, former tackle with the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots died on September 10th, at age 78:

https://footballfoundation.org/news/202 ... -away.aspx

2026 Obituaries