[KC Chiefs.com] Bob Karmelowicz, the Chiefs defensive line coach for nine seasons, passed away Saturday at the age of 60.

Karmelowicz, who coached for the Chiefs from 1997 through 2005, had battled cancer of the nasal passages.

While with the Chiefs, he served under three head coaches: Marty Schottenheimer, Gunther Cunningham and Dick Vermeil. He also coached for Cincinnati, Washington, Houston and, last season, Detroit.