Seattle mourning loss of Hall of Famer Kennedy

ORLANDO - Cortez Kennedy was a hulking force at defensive tackle, the cornerstone of an NFL franchise that had little to cheer about for most of his playing career.

And yet what Kennedy accomplished as a player with the Seattle Seahawks - which was good enough for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame - was secondary to the affable personality that made him a revered figure long after his career ended.

Police in Orlando, Florida, said the 48-year-old Kennedy was found dead on Tuesday morning. Circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown, but a police spokesman said there is "nothing suspicious" about it. An investigation is being conducted.