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Former Oilers Head Coach Ed Biles Dies at Age 88

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Former Houston Oilers head coach and defensive coordinator Ed Biles died Sunday morning from leukemia, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. He was 88.

Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk released a statement following Biles' death:

"We are saddened to hear the news today that Ed Biles has passed away. In a decade of service to our franchise, which included time as head coach and defensive coordinator, he made significant contributions. His 'Luv Ya Blue' defenses were a key component in two AFC Championship game appearances. His energy and love of the game will be remembered.