Former Lions Quarterback Greg Landry Dies at 77

Greg Landry, the former Detroit Lions quarterback and assistant coach, has died at the age of 77, as confirmed by the team on social media. Drafted 11th overall in the 1968 NFL Draft, he played 11 seasons for the Lions and was selected for the Pro Bowl in 1971, throwing for 2,237 yards and 16 touchdowns that season. Landry, who also earned the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award in 1976, finished his NFL career with 16,052 passing yards and 98 touchdowns, in addition to a notable rushing record. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, serving as the Lions' quarterbacks coach in the mid-1990s. The Lions expressed their condolences, joining the NFL community in mourning his passing. Landry's legacy lives on as a significant figure in Lions history, remembered fondly by fans and former teammates.