John Reaves, a 1972 first-round pick by the Eagles who played quarterback in Philadelphia for three seasons, was found dead at his home Tuesday in Tampa, Fla. He was 67.
The cause of death is being investigated, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office.
Reaves is one of five quarterbacks in Eagles history drafted by the franchise in the first round. He started seven games as a rookie and the team lost all seven. He played five combined games in the next two seasons. In three years with the Eagles, he went 118 of 263 for 1,609 yards with seven touchdowns and 15 interceptions.