Overview

• Rudi Johnson, 45, died in South Florida, and a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said the case is being treated as a suicide with no early evidence of foul play.
• On the Nightcap show, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson expressed grief over losing his former Bengals teammate and regret that he was unable to say goodbye.
• TMZ Sports first reported the death and noted recent mental-health struggles, with a family source suggesting possible effects of CTE.
• Detective Joseph Peguero told NBC News that all indications point to suicide, reinforcing the absence of suspected foul play.
• Bengals president Mike Brown remembered Johnson as a dependable, popular running back who helped power Cincinnati’s 2005 division title before finishing his career with the Lions.