SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Former Chicago Bears tight end Chris Gedney has died at 47.
His death Friday was announced by Syracuse, where he was an All-American, did commentary for the school's football games and was a senior associate athletic director. No cause of death was disclosed.
Gedney played seven years in the NFL after being the Bears' third-round draft pick in 1993. He was plagued by injuries, including a broken collarbone and leg, during his four years with Chicago.
In all, Gedney played in 28 games with the Bears. He caught 28 passes for 307 yards and three touchdowns.