FORMER BALTIMORE Ravens offensive tackle Orlando “Zeus” Brown was found dead yesterday at his Baltimore home. He was 40.
The cause of death wasn’t known.
Fire spokesman Battalion Chief Kevin Cartwright said firefighters were called about 11 a.m. yesterday because Brown was unresponsive at his home near the Inner Harbor. Cartwright said Brown was dead when firefighters arrived. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said firefighters called police, routine procedure in such cases. He said there were no signs of trauma or suspicious activity.
Born Dec. 12, 1970 in Washington, Brown played 10 NFL seasons, including four with the Cleveland Browns (1993-95 and 1999) and six with the Ravens (1996-98 and 2003-05). He started 119 of his 129 games.
Brown always will be remembered for shoving official Jeff Triplette in a 1999 game between Cleveland and Jacksonville. Brown was suspended for knocking down Triplette after the official threw a weighted penalty flag that accidentally struck the massive tackle in the right eye. The 6-7, 350-pounder stormed onto the field and pushed Triplette.
Brown, whose father was blind from glaucoma, said concern for his eyesight caused him to confront Triplette. Brown was hospitalized for 6 days with bleeding behind the eye. He sued the NFL for $ 200 million, settling the lawsuit for $ 25 million. He missed the next three seasons because of the injury, returning to football and the Ravens for the 2003 season.
Brown was divorced and is survived by three sons.
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*�Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis has been ruled out of tomorrow’s game at Cleveland because of a hamstring injury.
*�The New York Giants have re-signed receiver Michael Clayton. He will be available to play tomorrow against the Eagles.
*�Tony Romo is still not certain whether he’ll be able to play against the Redskins on Monday night. He’s also not ruling himself out. While tests show his punctured lung has healed, his broken rib hurts plenty.
*� Falcons QB Matt Ryan is likely to start against Tampa Bay after fully participating in practice for the first time this week. Ryan was limited during the last 2 days with a left knee injury.
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