The team’s statement did not specify the cause or place of his death.
“The Syragus family is asking everyone to respect their privacy at this difficult time,” the organization said.
Siragusa had a 12-year career as a defender with the Indianapolis Colts and Ravens before working for Fox Sports from 2003 to 2015, including nearly a decade as a side analyst on NFL broadcasts.
“It’s hard. I love Goose as a brother,” said former Ravens superstar Ray Lewis. “From the first day we met, I knew life was different. I knew he was someone who would change my life forever. He was the only person of his kind who made you feel important and special. You can never replace such a person.
“On the field, he was the best athlete who brought out the best of us all.”
Former quarterback Jamal Lewis said Siragusa was one of the most modest and fun-loving boys he knew. They were neighbors in the locker room for the day of the match.
“He was never worried and enjoyed life,” Lewis said. “While I had butterflies in my stomach, he was joking and inflating me at the same time.”
Syragusa was one of the highlights of the first season of the HBO show “Hard Knocks”, which follows an NFL team in training camp. In a memorable scene, he jokes with teams meeting in a trailer, barricading the door with a table and pallet. Star Shannon Sharp has tried the door several times, but is stuck inside.
“Once I realized we were locked inside, I already knew who did it,” Sharpe told ESPN in 2021. “When jokes were made and things happened, you know to some extent who would do something like that, and that was Goose.” .
In the next episode, Sharpe moves Goose’s truck from the players’ parking lot to a grocery store to get his revenge, eventually getting a grinning Syrahus to apologize and a promise not to hang out with him until the end of camp. Syragus agreed, his fingers crossed.
Siragus also appeared in four episodes of The Sopranos as a supporting character named Frankie Cortese and starred in Spike Lee’s 2002 film The 25th Hour.
On the sidelines, analyzing the Fox games, Siragusa was known for his sometimes crazy outfits. At a match in London, he wore a bowler hat and a dark coat. For a holiday game, he wore a Christmas sweater.
His unusual style of publicity had fans and critics on the sidelines. In 2016, a Barstool Sports writer called him “the most unintentionally entertaining side reporter of all time.” The news of Siragus’ death came hours after Ravens announced that outside midfielder Ceylan Ferguson had died at the age of 26. The cause of death was not specified. The Louisiana Tech prospect was drawn by Baltimore in the third round in 2019. In 38 games with the team, 10 of which were starts, Ferguson had 67 rebounds and 4.5 times in three seasons.
“This is an extremely sad day for the Baltimore Ravens,” owner Steve Bischotti said in a statement. “We appreciate everyone who expressed support for our players, coaches and staff.”
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