It has been a whirlwind week for the Dallas Cowboys and their fans. Just days after seeing star linebacker Micah Parsons traded to the Green Bay Packers in a move that shook the NFL landscape, Cowboys Nation was struck by an even more somber headline: the passing of franchise legend Lee Roy Jordan at the age of 84.
The Dallas Cowboys confirmed the news on X, formerly Twitter, honoring Jordan's legacy and impact on the organization. Expand Tweet
Jordan played his entire 14-year NFL career with Dallas after the Cowboys selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 1963 NFL Draft. A stalwart at middle linebacker, he became the cornerstone of Tom Landry's famous Flex Defense during the 1960s and '70s. Known for his intelligence, toughness, and leadership, Jordan was a five-time Pro