
The Bengals relayed some unfortunate news on Tuesday, announcing that longtime running back Rudi Johnson has died. TMZ was first to report the news, adding that the running back died by suicide according to police.
Johnson was selected out of Auburn in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft and spent his first seven seasons in Cincinnati, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2004 after a 1,454-yard, 12-touchdown campaign. The following season, he tallied 1,400 more yards and 12 more touchdowns—putting together the two best rushing seasons in team history. Johnson currently ranks fourth on Cincinnati's all-time rushing list.