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Former NFL running back Rudi Johnson has died at the age of 45.

Johnson played seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, setting several team rushing records.

While no cause of death was released, there were no signs of foul play.

Former NFL running back and Ettrick native Rudi Johnson has died at his home in Florida, his former team said. He was 45.

A Sept. 23 Facebook statement from the Cincinnati Bengals confirmed Johnson’s death, adding the team was “deeply saddened” by the news.

“Rudi was a fine person and an excellent running back for us,” Mike Brown, the Bengals’ team owner, said in the statement. “He was dependable and productive as a player and very popular among his teammates. Everyone liked him and saw him as a dear friend.”

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