Broncos mourn the passing of former defensive coordinator Larry Coyer

Ben Swanson

Former Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer, who spent seven seasons with Denver, has passed away at the age of 79.

"It is with a heavy heart that we announce Larry has passed away today after a sudden illness," the Coyer family wrote Friday. "Larry was a well loved man by many and we are processing this loss."

During his stint in Denver, Coyer led the team's linebackers from 2000-02