Douglas A. Sutherland (August 1, 1948 â April 5, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at the University of WisconsinâÂÂSuperior in his hometown of Superior, Wisconsin. He was selected in the 1970 NFL draft with the New Orleans Saints and then became a part of the famous Purple People Eaters for the Minnesota Vikings from 1971 through 1980, primarily filling in for Gary Larsen in 1975. He played in Super Bowls VIII, IX and XI. He finished his NFL career in 1981 with the Seattle Seahawks.
In his career, Sutherland recorded 29 sacks.
Sutherland died on April 5, 2022 at the age of 73.