Bill Bergey, a standout linebacker who earned induction into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame, has died at 79.

Bill Bergey, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker who played in a Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles, has died at the age of 79.

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a three-year cancer battle. He was 79. Bergey's son, Jake, announced the five-time Pro Bowl selection's passing in a post on social media Christmas morning.

The football bounces away from DeVonta Smith after the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver dropped a pass during an NFL game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Philadelphia (12-2) rides a 10-game winning streak into a matchup with Washington (9-5) on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Commanders Field. The Eagles are listed as favorites in this one, with the

T he Washington Commanders got off to a hot start, going 7-2, but a three-game skid led to a lot of questions being asked about how legitimate this team is. They’ve now won thei