Scroggins, top 3 sack-leader for Lions, dies at 56

Feb 9, 2026, 09:09 PM ET

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.

The Lions announced Scroggins’ death on Monday. A cause of death was not provided.

Since sacks became an official stat in 1982, just Robert Porcher and Michael Cofer had more than Scroggins in franchise history.

He had career highs in sacks (9 1/2) and tackles (45), forced two fumbles and returned one for a touchdown in 1995. He had at least six sacks in seven seasons.

He played in

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