John Robert Buczkowski (May 5, 1964 – May 23, 2018) was a professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986 and 1987, as well as the Phoenix Cardinals and the Cleveland Browns. He played college football for the University of Pittsburgh. He attended Gateway Senior High School in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Legal Battles Buczowski was placed under house arrest on June 9th, 2007 for possession and delivery of a controlled substance; promoting prostitution; criminal conspiracy; and participating in a corrupt organization. Health and death Buczkowski suffered from several illnesses. He was found dead in his Monroeville, PA, home by his son. An autopsy is pending though no foul play is suspected. References 1964 births 2018 deaths American football defensive ends Players of American football from Pittsburgh Los Angeles Raiders players Phoenix Cardinals players Cleveland Browns players Pittsburgh Panthers football players National Football League replacement players