Former Colts defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died at the age of 55.

The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Syracuse was the center of the Colts' defense from 1990-1996

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Defensive tackle totaled 405 tackles and 16 1/2 sacks in 96 games (78 starts), and two playoff games during the Colts' run to the 1995 AFC Championship.

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"Goose" signed with the Colts in Pittsburgh in 1990 as an undrafted free agent and quickly became

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a key member of his team's defense, but became a fan favorite throughout Indiana.

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Ciragusa signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 1997 as a free agent and spent the final five seasons of his career there

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He played a huge role in the Ravens' historic defensive display in 2000, which ended with the Super Bowl title.

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Syracuse finished his 12-year career with 564 tackles, 22 sacks and five forced fumbles in 169 games (148 starts).

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Former Colts defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died at the age of 55.

Former Colts defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died at the age of 55.

The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Syracuse was the center of the Colts' defense from 1990-1996

The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Syracuse was the center of the Colts' defense from 1990-1996

Defensive tackle totaled 405 tackles and 16 1/2 sacks in 96 games (78 starts), and two playoff games during the Colts' run to the 1995 AFC Championship.

Defensive tackle totaled 405 tackles and 16 1/2 sacks in 96 games (78 starts), and two playoff games during the Colts' run to the 1995 AFC Championship.

"Goose" signed with the Colts in Pittsburgh in 1990 as an undrafted free agent and quickly became

"Goose" signed with the Colts in Pittsburgh in 1990 as an undrafted free agent and quickly became

a key member of his team's defense, but became a fan favorite throughout Indiana.

a key member of his team's defense, but became a fan favorite throughout Indiana.

Ciragusa signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 1997 as a free agent and spent the final five seasons of his career there

Ciragusa signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 1997 as a free agent and spent the final five seasons of his career there

He played a huge role in the Ravens' historic defensive display in 2000, which ended with the Super Bowl title.

He played a huge role in the Ravens' historic defensive display in 2000, which ended with the Super Bowl title.

Syracuse finished his 12-year career with 564 tackles, 22 sacks and five forced fumbles in 169 games (148 starts).

Syracuse finished his 12-year career with 564 tackles, 22 sacks and five forced fumbles in 169 games (148 starts).

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After his retirement, Ciragusa became a popular sideline reporter and analyst for FOX's NFL coverage from 2003-2015.

After his retirement, Ciragusa became a popular sideline reporter and analyst for FOX's NFL coverage from 2003-2015.