AN NFL icon who has won two Super Bowls has died at the age of 89.

Tributes have been sent regarding the passing on social media .

On Wednesday night, an NFL team shared unfortunate news about a former player.

The Denver Broncos announced the death of a player who's considered an original Bronco.

The team announced the passing of the legendary wide receiver Lionel Taylor.

The Broncos revealed that he passed away on Wednesday, August 6.

Taylor won two Super Bowls as a coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1974 and 1975.

But Taylor is more known as a player with the Broncos.

He started his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1959 before joining the Broncos in 1960, the first year the franchise played in the newly formed AFL.

Taylor played seven seasons in Denver.

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