Los Angeles Rams
· 2026-07-04
Los Angeles Rams legend Leroy Irvin passed away on June 2nd at the age of 68, leaving the NFL community in shock.
The news was broken by his long-time teammate and friend, former Rams running back Eric Dickerson, who called Irvin a brother.
Leroy Irvin's cause of death has not been released, but the Rams' official X handle has issued a tribute, sharing condolences to his family.
Eric Dickerson wrote a heartfelt tribute alongside a picture of them together, remembering Irvin as a true friend and great man.
Leroy Irvin gave a decade to the Rams after being drafted 70th overall in 1980, starting 104 games and earning three First-Team All-Pro selections.
He still holds the single-game punt return record with 207 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in 1981.
The Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers on 2026-09-11, but for now, they mourn the loss of a legend.
Fans have been remembering Leroy Irvin, sharing memories of his time on and off the field, from his lockdown corner skills to his community work.
One fan wrote, "He sprinted past defenders and now runs forever in our memories, forever a Rams legend."
Another remembered his two punt returns for TDs in the same game against Atlanta, speaking to him at camp practice a couple of years ago.
The NFL community has gathered behind Eric Dickerson to line up their own tributes, with messages from fans hitting just as hard as Dickerson's heartfelt tribute.
And as the Rams prepare for their next game, they will do so with heavy hearts, remembering the impact Leroy Irvin had on the team.
But for now, the focus is on remembering Irvin's legacy, both on and off the field.
So the Rams Nation will continue to share their memories of Leroy Irvin, a true legend of the team.