Former Colts RB Randy McMillan dies at 67

Former Colts RB Randy McMillan dies at 67

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Former Colts running back Randy McMillan has died at the age of 67, as announced by the team. McMillan was drafted by the Baltimore Colts as the 12th overall pick in 1981 and played his entire six-year career with the franchise, moving with the team to Indianapolis in 1984. Over 88 career games, he rushed 990 times for 3,876 yards and 24 touchdowns, and caught 164 passes for 1,356 yards with two touchdowns. In his NFL debut, McMillan rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns, contributing to a 29-28 victory over the Patriots, which marked the second-most rushing yards for a Colts player in their debut. He led the team in rushing during the first three years in Indianapolis. McMillan's career ended prematurely in 1987 due to a significant leg injury from a car accident.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/charean-williamson January 9, 2026
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