Detroit Lions defensive end Tracy Scroggins, a top 3 sack leader in franchise history with 60½ sacks over 10 seasons, has died at age 56. The Lions announced his passing Monday, though the cause of death remains undisclosed. Scroggins, drafted in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft, played 142 games and started 89, helping the Lions reach the playoffs five times.

His career high of 9½ sacks in 1995 and 45 tackles underscored his impact as a playmaking force. Born in Checotah, Oklahoma, he starred at Tulsa after attending Coffeyville Community College, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track.