Packers Cover Full Cancer Treatment for Franchise Hall of Fame Legend
Green Bay, WI — October 24, 2025
The Green Bay Packers have pledged to cover all medical expenses for one of their most beloved Hall of Fame legends, honoring a player whose grit and class helped define an era of Packers football.
Team president Ed Policy confirmed the decision in an emotional statement, calling it both a duty and a privilege to support a man who gave his all to the organization.
“He carried the Packers on his back during our rise to greatness,” Policy said. “Now it’s our turn to carry him. Once you’ve worn this green and gold, you’re family for life.”
That promise was made to Dorsey Levens, the dynamic running back who powered the Packers through their Super Bowl runs of the 1990s. Known as one of the NFL’s premier dual-threat backs of his generation, Levens combined vision, toughness, and versatility in a way few could match.
From 1994 to 2001, Levens appeared in 102 games for Green Bay, amassing 3,937 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns, along with 2,079 receiving yards and 16 more scores
Levens was instrumental in the Packers’ Super Bowl XXXI victory in 1996, scoring a crucial rushing touchdown to help deliver the team’s first championship in nearly three decades. He followed it up with
After leaving Green Bay, Levens spent brief stints with the Eagles, Giants, and Steelers
As the news of his illness spread, tributes poured in from across Wisconsin. Former teammates, coaches, and fans remembered Levens not only as a champion but as a symbol of determination and humility — a player who embodied what it means to be a Packer for life.
Former Kansas City Chiefs Star & Super Bowl Champion Has Tragically Passed Away
Kansas City, MO – October 20, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs community is mourning the loss of
According to family members, McVea had been in good spirits throughout the day, celebrating the team’s dominant win before suddenly collapsing at his home later that evening. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.
McVea was a historic figure in football history — the first Black player to receive a scholarship at a major Texas university when he joined the Houston Cougars. In three collegiate seasons, he rushed for 1,461 yards and nine touchdowns, before being selected by the
He was traded to Kansas City in 1969 and quickly became part of the Chiefs’ powerful backfield rotation that led the team to victory in
Though he retired with 1,186 career rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, McVea’s impact extended far beyond the field. He remained deeply connected to the Kansas City community and frequently attended Chiefs games, mentoring young players and sharing stories of the franchise’s early days.
Chiefs fans and former teammates have flooded social media with tributes, many highlighting the poetic nature of McVea’s final day — cheering his beloved team to another victory before his passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Warren McVea’s family and the entire Chiefs Kingdom during this difficult time.
