Larry Allen leave as Cowboys decline the option on His contract for next season… See More…

Allen, or LA as he was affectionately referred to, suddenly died on Sunday (June 2) while vacationing with his family in Mexico, per the Dallas Cowboys. The team released a statement on Monday (June 3) regarding the Los Angeles native’s untimely passing and offered their condolences to one of the most decorated lineman in NFL history.

“Larry, known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL,” the team’s statement read. “His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner.

“He was deeply loved and cared for by his wife, Janelle—whom he referred to as his heart and soul—his daughters Jayla and Loriana, and son, Larry III. The Jones family and the Cowboys extend their deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Allen family and grieve along with the many other friends and Cowboys teammates that also loved Larry.”