Overview
- The Los Angeles Rams and the McCutcheon family confirmed that Lawrence McCutcheon died on Oct. 23, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and that he was surrounded by family at his passing.
- McCutcheon earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections in the 1970s and finished his NFL career with 1,521 carries for 6,578 yards and 26 rushing touchdowns plus 198 receptions for 1,799 yards and 13 receiving scores.
- He played eight seasons primarily for the Rams from 1972 to 1979, capped by a touchdown reception on a trick play in Super Bowl XIV, and later had short stints with Denver, Seattle and Buffalo before retiring after the 1981 season.
- After his playing days he spent roughly three decades in the Rams’ front office as a scout and director of player personnel, helping shape personnel decisions across multiple eras of the franchise.
- The family asked that gifts be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation in lieu of flowers, a request that links McCutcheon’s death to ongoing public attention and funding needs for Parkinson’s research.