He was named All-NFC seven times and played in six Pro Bowls."Known as a hard worker and a reliable teammate, Humphrey was always willing to help the team out wherever needed and knew success was achieved collectively," Porter said.Humphrey was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2014 and was credited with 130 sacks, placing him 24th on the NFL's career leader list, according to the Hall of Fame."We are saddened by the passing of Claude Humphrey and send our prayers out for his family and friends in this difficult time," said Arthur M.
Blank, Atlanta Falcons' owner and chairman.
"Claude made an indelible impression on so many from Memphis to the Falcons and across the NFL with his leadership and tenacious approach on the field.
His Falcons legacy was cemented as a forever memory with induction into our Ring of Honor and he will be greatly missed.