Former Bengals player Rudi Johnson has died, according to the team. He was 45. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

"Rudi was a fine person and an excellent running back for us,” said Bengals president Mike Brown. “He was dependable and productive as a player, and very popular among his teammates. Everyone liked him and saw him as a dear friend. We are deeply saddened by his passing.”

Johnson, a star player out of Auburn, was selected by the Bengals in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft.

Johnson spent seven seasons with the Bengals, helping the team reach the playoffs in 2005.

Johnson stands fourth on the Bengals’ all-time rushing list with 5742 yards and ho

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