BREAKING NEWS Las Vegas Raiders in mourning as former player dies at age 60
The Las Vegas Raiders are honoring a former player from their days when they took the field in Oakland, California.
The team released a statement on Monday afternoon announcing the passing of former offensive lineman Rich Stephens at the age of 60.
Stephens, a former ninth-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1989, played all 29 games of his short NFL career with the Raiders.
'The Raiders family is mourning the passing of Rich Stephens, who played in two seasons with the Silver and Black,' the team's statement read.
'Originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals out of Tulsa in 1989, the offensive lineman went on to play in 29 career games with two starts, all with the Raiders.
'The thoughts of the entire Raider Nation are with Rich's family at this time.'
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