FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, file photo, New Orleans Saints' Parys Haralson (98) is seen before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. On Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, the San Francisco 49ers announced that Haralson, a former linebacker for the 49ers and New Orleans Saints, had died. He was 37. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
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Parys Haralson, a former linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints, has died. He was 37.
The 49ers announced Haralson's death on Monday. No details were provided.
Haralson also served as San Francisco's director of player engagement for two years.
'œParys was a beloved member of our organization that lived life with an extraordinary amount of passion and joy, while leaving an indelible mark on everyone he came across," the team said in a statement. "We extend our condolences to Parys' family and loved ones.'ť
Haralson played college ball at Tennessee before he was selected by San Francisco in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was a two-time captain for the Volunteers and finished with 21 sacks.
Haralson played in 118 NFL games, including 88 starts. He had 380 tackles, 28 sacks, five fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and five passes defensed.
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FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2013, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Parys Haralson reaches for the ball during NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif. On Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, the San Francisco 49ers announced that Haralson, a former linebacker for the 49ers and New Orleans Saints, had died. He was 37. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre is sacked by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Parys Haralson during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco. On Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, the San Francisco 49ers announced that Haralson, a former linebacker for the 49ers and New Orleans Saints, had died. He was 37. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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