Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins during a 1995 NFC wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles Dec. 30, 1995, at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia (Greg Crisp/Getty Images) Former Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins has passed away February 9, 2026 at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy defined by toughness, leadership, and relentless effort on the football field. Scroggins spent 10 seasons in the NFL, the majority of them with the Lions after being selected in the third round of the 1992 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. Known for his…
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