Rod Martin, Raiders Legend, Passes at 72

0:00It's April 20th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. The Raiders just announced the passing of their former linebacker Rod Martin at 72 years old. He came out of USC as a 12th round pick back in 1977 and locked down a starting spot by a second season, sticking with the first team. Silver and Black through 1988. Fans and players are pouring out love from Martin, remembering him as a defensive cornerstone who helped define those championship errors for the franchise. In Super Bowl XV, he set a record with three interceptions to shut down the Eagles, then added a second fumble recovery in Super Bowl 18. For that 38-9 beat down on Washington, his all pro nod in 1984 and two pro Bowl trips cement a legacy that still echoes in Raider Nation Halls.