CANTON, OH - AUGUST 4: Former Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy with his bust during the Class of 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 4, 2012 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Former 8-time NFL Pro Bowler, Hall of Famer reportedly dead at just 48 years old

He was one of the best defensive tackles of all time.

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TMZ Sports is reporting that former eight-time NFL Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy has passed away. Kennedy was 48.

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Kennedy had a standout career at Miami before being drafted with the No. 3 overall pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 1992. As a defensive tackle, Kennedy soon proved to be a force to be reckoned with, winning the 1992 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award after recording 14 sacks and 92 total tackles. Kennedy played 11 total seasons in the NFL, all with the Seahawks. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

Kennedy's No. 96 was retired by the Seahawks in 2013.

Cause of death for Kennedy is currently unknown.

***This story will be updated as more information is made available***

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