Former Dallas Cowboys defensive back Cornell Green, a well-known figure for his durability and Cowboys tenure, dies at 86. Multiple outlets highlight that he played for 13 NFL seasons without missing a game, with details given that he started 167 of 168 contests. Yahoo Sports also notes Cowboys confirmation of his death.
Coverage also places Green within the Cowboys defensive legacy. The Athletic (NYT) describes him as a part of the team’s famed “Doomsday Defense” and adds biographical context, including that he was originally drafted in the NBA. Other outlets emphasize his reputation as a “legendary” player and focus on career game availability as the key metric.
