Joe Greene False Death Rumor: Steelers Legend Alive

0:00From The Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to Keep Up With Every Headline? Every Game. Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers got a scare this week when a false report claimed that 79-year-old legend Joe Green had passed away. The rumor turned out to be completely untrue, with family confirming he's doing just fine. It all started with a post on X from an account with nearly 100,000 followers, sharing a photo and implying the worst. The message blew up fast, racking of hundreds of thousands of views in under a day before anyone checked the facts. Green was a cornerstone of the Steelers' dynasty in the 1970s, angering their famous steel curtain defense. Over 13 seasons, he helped win four Super Bowls and earned spots on 10 Pro Bowls, plus multiple defensive player awards. The quick spread of the hoax might tie back to the defense's other stars, like LC. Greenwood, Ernie Holmes, and Dwight White, all of whom have passed away in recent years,

1:00that history likely fueled the worry among fans. Thankfully, Green's legacy lives on strong. He's in both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame, with his number 75 retired by his. College and the Steelers, he's very much alive in part of football history.