Back to the New York Jets Newsfeed

New York Sack Exchange member Abdul Salaam passes away

Former New York Jets defensive lineman Abdul Salaam passed away at age 71, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini.

Sad news: Former Jets DT Abdul Salaam, a member of the famed NY Sack Exchange, passed away yesterday, his wife, Debbie, told ESPN. Salaam was 71 and had been battling health issues. He played with the #Jets from 76-83 and teamed with Mark Gastineau, Joe Klecko and Marty Lyons to…

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 9, 2024

Salaam was a member of the famed New York Sack Exchange defensive line.