Dec 23, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Fox sidelines reporter Tony Siragusa on the field prior to the game with the Dallas Cowboys playing against the New Orleans Saints at Cowboys Stadium. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Ray Lewis releases statement about death of Tony Siragusa

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 6/22/22

Ray Lewis was among many who paid tribute to former teammate Tony Siragusa on Wednesday.

Siragusa and Lewis were teammates on the title-winning 2000 Baltimore Ravens team, and Lewis paid tribute in a statement released Wednesday. Referring to Siragusa as “like a brother,” Lewis called his former teammate the “ultimate competitor” and encouraged everyone to “hug your loved ones for Goose.”

Among the statements released by the #Ravens just now on the passing of Tony Siragusa, this from Ray Lewis pic.twitter.com/DnyL3R0w8G

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 22, 2022

Siragusa, a longtime defensive lineman with the Colts and Ravens, died at the age of 55 on Wednesday.

Siragusa and Lewis spent five seasons together on the Ravens. Lewis was a second-year pro when Siragusa, by then a veteran, joined the organization in 1997.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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