News about Marty Lyons

Marvin Powell and Jim Sweeney, the former New York Jets offensive linemen, died this week, according to the team. Powell, a three-time All-Pro right tackle and spent two years as president of the NFL Players Association during his 11-year career, including the first nine with the Jets. He died on Friday, according to the Jets. Powell was 67. Sweeney was one of the Jets' most consistent players, playing 158 games in a row during an 11-year tenure with the team, many at center. He died on Saturday, according to the Jets, at the age of 60.