NFL Hall of Famer Kenny Easley dies at 66

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Former Seattle Seahawks safety Kenny Easley has died at the age of 66, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Saturday.

Easley's family said he died Friday night and did not provide a cause of death.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Seahawks legend Kenny Easley," the Seahawks said in a statement. "Kenny embodied what it meant to be a Seahawk through his leadership, toughness, intensity and fearlessness. His intimidating nature and athletic grace made him one of the best players of all time."

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Former Seahawks player and NFL Hall of Fame member Kenny Easley acknowledges the crowd as his number is retired during halftime between the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts at CenturyLink Field Oct. 1, 2017, in Seattle.  (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

The Seahawks drafted Easley out of UCLA with the No. 4 overall pick in 1981, and the safety became a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro player in seven seasons in Seattle, where he spent his entire career.

In 1984, Easley led the league with 10 interceptions and was named defensive player of the year by The Associated Press. He was the first player in franchise history to be named Defensive Player of the Year.

His career ended after the 1987 season when he was traded to the Cardinals, partly due to a kidney ailment that shortened his NFL career. He failed his physical and never played another down in the NFL.

Easley believed the Seahawks knew of the kidney condition and didn’t disclose it to him. The Seahawks and Easley started to reconcile in 2002 when Paul Allen was the team owner,