Cornell Green, 5-time Pro Bowl DB with Dallas Cowboys, dies at 86

Cornell Green, a five-time Pro Bowl selection at defensive back for the Dallas Cowboys during his 13-year NFL career, died at the age of 86, the team announced on Wednesday. Read more trending newsThe Cowboys did not provide a cause of death, ESPN reported.Green was a cornerback and safety for Dallas’ “Doomsday Defense” from 1962 to 1974, appearing in Super Bowls V and VI. He never missed a game during his career, appearing in 182 regular-season contests and starting 170 of them. He also played in 15 postseason games.Green intercepted 34 passes and returned two picks for touchdowns during the regular season. He intercepted one pass during the playoffs, returning it 60 yards for a touchdown during a 52-14 victory against the Cleveland Browns in 1967. https://t.co/efU2l57gxv Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 21, 2026 His interception total at Dallas is tied for fifth in team history, ESPN reported.Green did not play football while attending Utah State, focusing instead on basketba