Mean Joe Greene Alive, Despite Online Death Rumors

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. H Today Subscribe and Stay Game Ready. Social media buzzed this week with false rumors that NFL legend Mean Joe Green had died. The story spread quickly on mine, but they've been shut down. Green is alive and well at 79 years old. It all kicked off on Facebook before it's exploding on X, where one post racked up over 750,000 views claiming the news. The poster later admitted they got duped by bad info and shared it by mistake. The Pittsburgh Steelers quietly confirmed to media outlets that the claims were bogus, with no formal statement needed. A veteran NFL reporter even checked directly with Green's family, who said he's not just okay, but doing great. Green, born on September 24th, 1946, stands as the last living star from the Steelers' unbeatable steel curtain defense of the year. 1970s Britain's also remember his classic co-gad moment after a tough game.

1:02These hoaxes pop up too often online, but quick checks from reliable sources keep the truth straight for everyone.