Ronald Powell, a former linebacker who played for the New Orleans Saints, died at 32, the NFL Players Association announced Tuesday.
The NFLPA’s retired players posted the announcement of Powell’s death account on X.
The cause of death has not been disclosed.
“Today we mourn the loss of Ronald Powell – a father, a brother, and a son who was loved and cherished by so many,” the union wrote.
“We send comfort to all those who knew Ronald.”
Today we mourn the loss of Ronald Powell- a father, a brother, and a son who was loved and cherished by so many. We send comfort to all those who knew Ronald. #RIP pic.twitter.com/p4ZZLNYNTO
— NFLPA Former Players (@NFLPAFmrPlayers) January 16, 2024
Powell’s teammate at the Univeristy of Florida, Junior Galette, also posted on X about his passing.
Galette wrote:
“I Love You Forever till we meet again an EXCELLENT FATHER Respected Brother and a Loving Son I am saddened to shared with the rest of the world that Ronald Powell Transitioned Earlier today. REST IN POWER RONALD POWELL …..” Galette wrote.
I Love You Forever till we meet again an EXCELLENT FATHER Respected Brother and a Loving Son I am saddened to shared with the rest of the world that Ronald Powell Transitioned Earlier today. REST IN POWER RONALD POWELL ….. pic.twitter.com/Rx9dS7J4S5
— SACKMAN LIVES (@JuniorGalette93) January 15, 2024
Fox News reported:
“Powell played three seasons for the Gators between 2010 and 2013. He missed the 2012 season with a torn ACL. He was the No. 1 prospect coming out of high school, according to Rivals.
The Saints selected Powell in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played 14 games for them and had two tackles in his rookie season. He was released before the start of the 2015 season, but after going unclaimed he was put on the Saints’ injured reserve.
The Chicago Bears signed him to their practice squad in September 2016, and he was eventually signed by the Seattle Seahawks off their practice squad three months later. But he never played a down for either team.”
We’re very saddened to learn about the passing of former Gators player Ronald Powell.
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) January 16, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/3a55C4cHWn
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