Raiders Legend Rod Martin Passes Away

0:00It's April 20th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. Rod Martin, the legendary Raider's linebacker, who snagged three interceptions in Superbowl 15 to help clinch their second title, has passed away. As 72, the Raiders dropped the news Monday without sharing a cause, honoring him as a beloved family member and fan favorite from his full 12-season run, in Silver and Black. Martin suited up for 165 games, starting 147, and earned two pro-bowl nods, plus first team All Pro in 1984. That Superbowl 15 hat trick against the Eagles still stands as the record for most picks in a big game, landing the 12-round pick on sports. Illustrated's cover. Fans and teammates always remembered how he lit up that night. Even if Jim Plunkett got the MVP nods something, Martin gripped about for years, saying it, fueled his fire. Three years later in Superbowl 18, he sacked the quarterback and recovered a fumble as

1:02the Raiders crushed Washington 38-9 for. Another ring. Beyond picks, Martin turned 14 interceptions into 225 return yards and four scores, plus 10 fumble recoveries for one, 122 yards and two touchdowns. Unofficial stats credit him with 56 and a half sacks and a safety, pure Raider grit. His legacy lives on through his wife Devon and daughters Jessica and Jade, a true defensive spark, who redefine linebacker play in the NFL era.