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.