Former Heisman trophy winner and Bears first-round running back Rashaan Salaam was found dead in Boulder, Colorado on Monday night. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the cause of death is suspected to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 42.
Salaam, who won the Heisman after setting the University of Colorado rushing record as a junior 1994 with 2,055 yards, was selected No. 21 overall by the Bears in 1995. He rushed for 1,074 yards in addition to 10 touchdowns as a rookie, but would play just two more seasons in Chicago prior to being released.