Former NFL coach Dennis Green dies at 67

Former Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green has died. He was 67.

ESPN first reported the news Friday morning. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.

Green coached over 13 seasons in the NFL and made 8 playoff appearances. With Green as coach, the Vikings earned a 15-1 regular season in 1998.

Green's career record was 113-94.

Players and fans took to social media to pay respects.

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