... defensive tackle Perry Brooks Sr. passed away on March 1, at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, Virginia.  Brooks was 55 years old.

Brooks was drafted from Southern University in 1976 by the New England Patriots in the seventh round.

He was traded to the Redskins in 1977 where he would spend the remainder of his career. 

He retired after the 1984 season at the age of 30.  He finished with a career totals of 9 sacks and 4 fumble recoveries (tackles were not a recorded statistic until 1994).

He is survived by his wife, Vergie; daughter Krsunthia Brooks-Childs; and sons Perry Brooks Jr. and Ahmad Brooks (Linebacker for the San Fransisco 49ers).

He was laid to rest on March 11, in his hometown of Bogalus...

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