False Alarm: Joe Greene Alive and Well

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. Pittsburgh Steelers fans got a real scare Friday morning with reports that Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe Green had died at age 79. The news spread fast, but it turned out to be completely false. The rumor started on a Facebook page that uses artificial intelligence to pump out fake stories just to get clicks and shares. He's quickly reacted with worry across social media, but relief set in once the truth came out. And NFL reporter reached out to Green's family and shared their confirmation that he's perfectly fine. Green had a stellar 13-year career, piling up 77.5 sacks and 16 fumble recoveries. He earned two defensive player of the year awards, made 10 Pro Bulls, and helped win four Super Bulls as the anchor of the famous steel curtain. He's now the last surviving member of that iconic group, and his family says he's doing great these days.