Former Pro Bowl linebacker dies at 51
Former NFL linebacker and Texas A&M standout Keith Mitchell has died at age 51.
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Keith Mitchell, a former professional linebacker recognized for his time with the New Orleans Saints and his collegiate career as a member of the Wrecking Crew at Texas A&M, has died at 51. The reports characterize the death as unexpected.
Specific details regarding the cause or circumstances surrounding his death have not been specified by the current reporting outlets.
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Quick answers
Who was Keith Mitchell?
He was a former NFL linebacker who played for the New Orleans Saints and was a standout player for the Texas A&M Wrecking Crew.
How old was Keith Mitchell at the time of his death?
He was 51 years old.
What is known about the cause of death?
Coverage indicates that his death was unexpected, but reports do not specify a cause.
Coverage (4)
- Keith Mitchell, former Wrecking Crew standout at Texas A&M, Garland Lakeview Centennial star dies Dallas News · 18h ago
- Former Saints Linebacker Keith Mitchell Dies Unexpectedly At 51 The Spun · 18h ago
- Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51 dailyvoice.com · 18h ago
- Former Pro Bowl linebacker dies at 51 Syracuse.com · 18h ago
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