Archive · 15 Aug 2025
NFL Legend Lionel Taylor, Broncos Star, Passes Away at 89
Lionel Taylor, a famous football player who was a wide receiver, has passed away.
He was one of the best players for the Denver Broncos.
He was the first player ever to catch 100 passes in a season.
After his playing career, he became a coach and was also the first Black offensive coordinator in the NFL.
Many people in the football world are sad because he was an important player and coach.
He passed away at age 89 after struggling with his health.
NFL legend Lionel Taylor, former Broncos wide receiver, has died at age 89.
Taylor was the first player to record 100 receptions in a season in professional football.
He amassed 543 receptions, 6,872 yards, and 44 touchdowns over seven seasons with the Broncos.
Taylor became the first Black offensive coordinator in NFL history.
He had been in hospice care after a decline in health following a urinary tract infection.
- Who
- Lionel Taylor
- What
- Former NFL wide receiver Lionel Taylor passed away.
- When
- August 6, 2025
- Where
- Rio Rancho, New Mexico
- Why
- Due to declining health following a urinary tract infection.
- Age at Death
- 89
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Teams
- Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears
- Accomplishment
- First player to record 100 receptions in a season
- Career Receptions with Broncos
- 543
- Career Receiving Yards with Broncos
- 6,872
- First Black Offensive Coordinator
- Los Angeles Rams