SEATTLE—Kenny Easley, the Pro Football Hall of Fame recipient renowned for his hard-hitting style during his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 66. His death followed a long period of declining health, though an immediate cause was not disclosed. He had previously undergone triple-bypass heart surgery in 2016 and retired from the NFL due to kidney disease.

The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, posted to X recognized the loss of a former player who embodied toughness and leadership on the field.

Born Kenneth Mason Easley Jr. on January 15, 1959, in Chesapeake, Virginia, Easley attended Oscar F. Smith High School, where he excelled as a dual-threat quarterback, becoming the first player in Virginia high school history to rush and pass for over 1,0

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