Former Punter Roby Dies at 43

Former punter Reggie Roby, a 16-year NFL veteran and three-time Pro Bowl selection, died Tuesday after being found unconscious at home by his wife. He was 43.

Roby had no pulse when his wife, Melissa, discovered him. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him at home and in the ambulance, but he was pronounced dead in the emergency room at St. Thomas Hospital, according to a statement released by the family.

The cause of death is unknown.

Roby was a sixth-round pick in 1983 from Iowa by the Miami Dolphins, for whom he played from 1983 to 1992. He also played for the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers, where he wrapped up his career in 1999.

He led the AFC in 1991 with an average of 45.7 yards.

“He was an outstanding punter for us, and his booming kicks often helped us win the field-position battle,” Don Shula, who coached Roby, said in a statement released by the Dolphins.