Ronnie Lee, who played both tight end and offensive line across his 14-year NFL career, has died, the Miami Dolphins announced on Twitter. Lee was 66.
A cause of death has not been reported.
Lee played 10 seasons with the Dolphins.
We are saddened by the passing of former Miami Dolphins player Ronnie Lee. Our hearts go out to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/3mOTj0tMHK
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 4, 2023
His interesting career saw him drafted as a tight end in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He played four seasons at tight end before signing with the Atlanta Falcons and moving to the offensive line.
After one season in Atlanta as a backup, Lee returned to Miami. By the 1985 season, he had emerged as a starter. He started two seasons at right guard for the Dolphins and three at right tackle, helping protect Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino.
Lee then finished his NFL career by playing three seasons at tackle for the Seattle Seahawks.
In all, Lee started 120 NFL games and appeared in 186. He can say he blocked for not only one of the best quarterbacks of his era in Marino, but one of the best running backs in Earl Campbell. Lee played high school football with the Houston Oilers Hall of Famer.
We offer our condolences to Lee’s loved ones.
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Publish Date:2023-04-05 03:16:34
