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Former Bengals Star Rudi Johnson Dies by Suicide at 45

9/23/2025

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Rudi Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals running back, died by suicide in Florida, 45, confirmed by police.
He starred at Auburn, earning 2000 SEC Player of the Year and setting 1,567-yard single-season rushing record.
In eight National Football League (NFL) seasons, mainly with the Bengals, he had 5,742 rushing yards and 48 touchdowns, earning the 2004 Pro Bowl after 1,454 yards.

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Rudi Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals running back, died by suicide in Florida, 45, confirmed by police.
He starred at Auburn, earning 2000 SEC Player of the Year and setting 1,567-yard single-season rushing record.
In eight National Football League (NFL) seasons, mainly with the Bengals, he had 5,742 rushing yards and 48 touchdowns, earning the 2004 Pro Bowl after 1,454 yards.