John Niland: key obituary facts
Is John Niland dead? Yes. John Niland died on August 15, 2026, at age 82.
Cause of death: John Niland's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was John Niland known for?
He was an American football player.
More about John Niland
Born: 29 February 1944.
Place of birth: Quincy.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Amityville Memorial High School.
Also known as: John Hugh Niland.
John Niland, an American football player who starred as an offensive guard for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, died on August 15, 2026, aged 82.
Born John Hugh Niland in Quincy, Massachusetts, he played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes before entering the NFL, where he earned six Pro Bowl selections and three All-Pro honors. Niland was also named to the Professional Football Researchers Association’s Hall of Very Good Class of 2021.