Former Cowboys Defensive Back Cornell Green Dies At 86
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive back and NFL star Cornell Green has died at 86. Green, who achieved five Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl championship during his 13-year NFL career, notably never played college football.
Portland, OR, October 25, 2026 —
Cornell Green, a former Dallas Cowboys defensive back who earned five Pro Bowl selections and won a Super Bowl championship, has died at 86.
Green spent 13 years in the NFL, according to the information provided. His career included five Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl title. He was also notable for reaching the professional league without having played college football.
The available information does not specify when or where Green died, or the circumstances of his death. It also does not identify the years of his NFL career, the season of the championship, or the Pro Bowls in which he was selected. No further details about his life or career were provided.
Green’s death marks the passing of a player whose NFL career combined sustained recognition, a championship, and an unconventional route to professional football. The details available establish those milestones but do not provide a fuller account of his time with the Cowboys or the league.
Green was 86. No information was provided about funeral arrangements, statements from family or the team, or what may happen next.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
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