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Bengals Great Rudi Johnson Dead in Apparent Suicide

His agent called for more research into CTE

(Newser) - Rudi Johnson, the former Cincinnati Bengals star who racked up three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and left his mark on the franchise record books, has died in Florida at age 45; authorities are calling it an apparent suicide. NBC News reports Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a "...

Cincy's Irons Will Miss Rookie Season

ACL tear in exhibition opener sidelines 2nd-round pick

(Newser) - Cincinnati rookie tailback Kenny Irons tore his left ACL in Thursday's preseason opener and will go on IR, ending his first pro season before it even starts. The Auburn product had been a hit in practice and was expected to add game-breaking speed and big-play potential to the running game....

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