Ex-NFLer Damion Cook dies of heart attack at 36
Former NFL offensive lineman Damion Cook died Friday of a heart attack at the age of 36.
Cook's alma mater, Bethune-Cookman, confirmed his death via Twitter:
A Wildcat great is now with the Lord. #RIPDamionCook and thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Cook led 'Cats to '98 Heritage Bowl.
— BCUathletics (@BCUAthletics) June 26, 2015
Initially signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie, Cook spent the 2001 season with the Chicago Bears before returning to Baltimore from 2002-04. He also had stints with the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Lions, appearing in 26 games and making 10 starts.
Additionally, Cook spent time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena League, and the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League.
Cook is perhaps best remembered for his Ray Lewis impersonation on Hard Knocks:
- With h/t to Pro Football Talk
HEADLINES
- Cardinals make McBride highest-paid TE ever with 4-year, $76M extension
- Patriots' McDaniels: 'Blessing' to take year off football
- Campbell excited about new coordinators: Lions aren't 'starting from scratch'
- Report: Raiders sign Geno to 2-year extension worth up to $85.5M
- 2025 NFL mock draft: Latest 1st-round projections