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Joseph Wilkinson

Former NFL player Chris Smith dead at 31

Chris Smith, a former NFL defensive lineman who played for five teams across an eight-year career, died Monday. He was 31.

Smith’s death was announced Tuesday by his agent and one of his former teams, the Cleveland Browns. His cause of death was not released.

“Chris was one of the kindest people, teammates and friends we’ve had in our organization,” the Browns said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”

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