Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Wes Hopkins died Friday morning at the age of 57, the team announced.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie released a statement about Hopkins' death:
"Wes Hopkins is one of the best safeties in the history of our franchise and played a major role in the team's success during his time here in Philadelphia. He was well-respected among his teammates and coaches, not only because of the way he played the game and what he was able to accomplish on the field, but also because of the way he carried himself and the type of leader he was.