A family spokesman confirmed former NFL running back Rashaan Salaam, 42, died Monday, according to a release on the University of Colorado's official athletics website and ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Salaam, the 1994 Heisman Trophy winner, spent three years with the Chicago Bears and a season with the Cleveland Browns. He finished his NFL career with 1,684 rushing yards and 14 total touchdowns.
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