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Former Seahawks cornerback, special teams captain Jimmy Williams passes away

One of the members of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2005 NFC Championship winning team has died.

Former Vanderbilt star Jimmy Williams passed away from an unspecified illness on Friday at just 43 years old. Both the Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers released brief statements mourning the loss of Williams and sending condolences to the Williams family.

The 49ers mourn the passing of alumni Jimmy Williams.

Our organization sends its condolences to his wife, Chandra, and the entire Williams family. pic.twitter.com/tvRJGpyg8i— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 8, 2022

The Seahawks are devastated by the loss of former Special Teams Captain Jimmy Williams.