Leonard Thompson, who played 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions from 1975-86, has died at 69, according to the team.
Thompson played in 175 games for the Lions and had 277 receptions for 4,682 yards and 35 touchdowns, ranking 14th, eighth and tied for fourth, respectively, among the franchise’s leaders.
“We are saddened to learn this week of the passing of Lions legend Leonard Thompson, who played 12 seasons for the Lions from 1975-86,” the Lions tweeted on Wednesday. “In Lions history, Thompson is tied for 10th in career games played (175) and tied for fourth in career touchdown receptions (35).