Atlanta Falcons Mourn The Loss Of Former Linebacker Fulton Kuykendall At 70

Fulton Kuykendall, a former linebacker with the Atlanta Falcons, passed away at the age of 70. Kuykendall, who is fondly remembered for being a part of the legendary Grits Blitz defense, played with the Falcons for ten years, during which time he earned the moniker “Kaptain Krazy.” The Falcons posted a touching message on social media expressing their condolences for Kuykendall’s demise and offering their best wishes and prayers to his family during this trying time.

After being selected in the sixth round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the Falcons, Kuykendall established himself as a mainstay of the defense unit, playing in 123 games and starting 93 of them. He became a beloved figure among fans and made big contributions to the Falcons defense.

Kuykendall played in one game with the San Francisco 49ers during his brief stay in the NFL after leaving the Falcons, and he later announced his retirement from professional football. Fans and teammates will cherish Kuykendall’s legacy as a committed player and important member of the Falcons organization because his influence on the field and in the community endures even in his absence.

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