Ed Jasper, a former defensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons and Tyler, Texas native, passed away on Friday at the age of 49.
A standout at Texas A&M, Jasper was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 1997 draft. Jasper played nine NFL seasons, including six years in Atlanta (1999-2004) where he started 58 games and recorded 14 sacks.
Former Falcons defensive lineman Ed Jasper has passed away at the age of 49. https://t.co/GwounLYlUM
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 17, 2022
Sadly, Jasper wasn’t the only member of the Falcons family to pass away over the weekend.
Bob Harrison, a Falcons scout and assistant coach passed away on Friday, the team announced Saturday afternoon:
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of longtime Falcons scout and assistant coach Bob Harrison who passed away Friday. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/84WHJTDTfv
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 16, 2022
