Former Washington Defensive Lineman Dave Butz Dies

Dave Butz (65) of the Washington Redskins looks on the field during a 1988 season game against the Los Angeles Raiders at Los Angeles Colisem in 1988. Tony Duffy/Getty Images

Former Washington defensive lineman Dave Butz, a two-time Super Bowl winner who played 16 seasons in the NFL, has died. He was 72. The Commanders announced his passing Friday on their website. No cause of death was provided. Former Washington quarterback Joe Theismann took to Twitter to reflect on his former teammate. “Lost a dear friend today. Dave Butz,” Theismann wrote. “Dave, Mark Mosley and I used to ride to games together. A true gentle giant. Rest In Peace my friend.”