The Cincinnati Bengals held a moment of silence and tribute to former running back Rudi Johnson, who died in September at age 45.
The Cincinnati Bengals held a moment of silence and tribute to former running back Rudi Johnson, who died in September at age 45, before their NFL Week 5 game against the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium.
In a statement from the team at the time of his death, the Bengals referred to Johnson as one of the top rushers in franchise history.
"Rudi was a fine person and an excellent running back for us," said Bengals president Mike Brown. "He was dependable and productive as a player, and very popular among his teammates. Everyone liked him and saw him as a dear friend. We are deeply saddened by his passing."
Johnson played for the Bengals from 2001 to 2007.
He played his final NFL season for the Lions, in 2008.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals hold moment of silence for Rudi Johnson
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