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Former NFL player Bryan Robinson found dead at 41

Former NFL player Bryan Robinson was pronounced dead at the age of 41.
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Former NFL player Bryan Robinson was pronounced at the age of 41 after being found in a Milwaukee hotel room on Saturday.

Toxicology reports and autopsy results are still pending to determine his cause of death. There were no signs of obvious trauma or suspicious activity.

Robinson played defensive end for the Chicago Bears from 1998 to 2003 and was a member of the Arizona Cardinals' Super Bowl roster in 2008. His last season was with the Cardinals in 2010. He also spent time with the Rams, Dolphins and Bengals over his career.

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The Bears issued the following statement:

“We are saddened to hear of the loss of Bryan Robinson. He will be remembered for the determination and work ethic he displayed on the field over his six years in Chicago. The Bears and our fans will always be indebted to him for his game-saving blocked field goal in Green Bay six days after Walter Payton's passing. Our prayers are with Bryan and his family.”