Former Arizona Cardinals S Kwamie Lassiter passes away at 49

Former Arizona Cardinals safety Kwamie Lassiter died Sunday, the team announced. He was 49. No cause of death was announced, but Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports Lassiter suffered a heart attack while working out. "We were all devastated to learn of Kwamie's passing today and our hearts go out to all of his family and friends," Cardinals president Michael Bidwill said in a statement.

"Kwamie came to the Cardinals as an undrafted rookie free agent. He not only became a key contributor to our team for eight seasons but continued to make an impact on this community after his playing days ended. He will be missed greatly." Lassiter played 115 games (71 starts) from 1995 to 2002 with the Cardinals, recording 24 interceptions.

Most memorably, he tied the NFL single-game record -- accomplished 11 times before him and two times since -- with four interceptions in the 1998 regular-season finale, which secured a playoff berth for Arizona. Lassiter had nine interceptions in 2001, when he was named a Pro Bowl alternate. He went on to play one year with the then-San Diego Chargers in 2003 and four games with the then-St. Louis Rams in 2004. The 10-year NFL veteran played in college at Kansas, where his son, Kwamie Lassiter II, is entering his redshirt junior season as a wide receiver.

(With inputs from agencies.)