Rudi Johnson, whose hard-charging runs closed Bengals' victories in the first years of the century to the Paycor Stadium chants of "Ruu-di, Ruu-di, Ruu-di," died Tuesday. He was 45.
The Cincinnati Bengals mourn the passing of former halfback Rudi Johnson, a Pro Bowler who played for the team from 2001-07 and is among the top rushers in franchise history.
Bengals players and staff along with Fifth Third employees created 4,000 Bengals-themed Power Packs that will be distributed to 1,000 children across 20 schools each week in October.