Former NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer was transferred to a hospice near his home in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday because of complications from Alzheimer’s disease, his family said on Wednesday in a statement given to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.
It is listed in a stable condition.
“As a family, we are surrounding you with love,” said his wife, Pat, in a statement, also speaking on behalf of the couple’s children, Kristin and Brian, “and we are absorbing the prayers and support of all those through who he impacted his incredible life with. The way he taught us, we’re putting one foot in front of the other … one piece at a time. “
Schottenheimer, 77, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014.
Schottenheimer, who coached the Browns, Chiefs, Washington and Chargers, set a career record of 205-139-1, including the playoffs. He was named NFL Coach of the Year in 2004 with the Chargers. His NFL career ended in 2006 after a 14-2 season with the Chargers and an exit from the divisional playoff round.
Schottenheimer also played six seasons as a linebacker for the Bills (1965 to 1968) and Patriots (1969 to 1970).
Her son Brian recently reached an agreement to become the coordinator of the Jaguars’ pass game, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.