Steve Zabel, a two-way football pioneer and former NFL player, passed away at 78 with no cause of death disclosed. He played tight end and defensive end at Oklahoma before being drafted sixth overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1970. Transitioning to outside linebacker after a challenging rookie season, Zabel enjoyed a decade-long career with the Eagles, Patriots, and Colts, amassing 14 sacks and 13 fumbles. Post-retirement, he coached high school football and was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2015, leaving behind his wife, three children, and several grandchildren.
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Steve Zabel, former college and NFL player, dies at 78
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