A fearsome lineman who played for the New York Jets in the late 1970s and early 1980s has passed away at age 71.
Salaam played his entire career with the Jets from 1976-1983, most coming as part of the Jets' vaunted defensive front.
Former Jets defensive tackle Abdul Salaam passed away Wednesday at 71. He played his entire NFL career with New York.
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