In a statement to multiple outlets on Friday, the team quashed unfounded reports of the franchise's legend's death.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have shot down the now-viral "Mean" Joe Greene death rumor.

The Pittsburgh Steelers corrected an erroneous “Mean” Joe Greene report.

We fact-check the online rumors that Pittsburgh Steelers legend 'Mean' Joe Greene had passed away.

A viral social media post falsely claimed that Steelers legend Joe Greene had died at 79. The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed ...

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A rumor suggesting Pittsburgh Steelers legend 'Mean' Joe Greene was dead received a stern response from the team.

Don’t close the curtain on “Mean” Joe Greene. The Steelers had to quell a rumor that the franchise legend and Hall of Famer ...

Mean' Joe Greene is alive, the Pittsburgh Steelers said, after a post circulating on social media had fans thinking he had died. The Steelers said in a statement to PEOPLE on Friday, March 20, that ...

Legendary NFL sportswriter John McClain wants repercussions after a fake Joe Greene death story surfaced on Friday.

Joe Greene is alive and well after a viral death hoax falsely claimed the Steelers legend had passed away.