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State police investigate death of former NFL player after he was taken into custody

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By Kay Jones and Travis Caldwell, CNN Alabama state authorities are investigating the death of former New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster Jr. two days after he was taken into police custody. The 31-year-old died Monday at a medical facility north of Tuscaloosa in western Alabama, according to a s…

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  1. NBC News

    Former New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster dies after being taken into police custody (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    An investigation has been launched into the death of Glenn Foster Jr., former defensive end for the New Orleans Saints, who died after begin taken into custody

  2. KSDK

    Former New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster dies in police custody (opens KSDK)

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    KSDK's feed description

    Foster died Monday, two days after he was arrested on charges of simple assault and robbery.

  3. Newsweek

    Former NFL player Glenn Foster dies in police custody day after assault arrest (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Foster had been working in real estate since retiring from the NFL in 2016.

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Former NFL player Glenn Foster dies after arrest in Alabama (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Alabama authorities are investigating after former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. died following a high-speed chase that resulted in his arrest and then a fight involving officers in the jail where he was being held.

  5. KRDO

    State police investigate death of former NFL player after he was taken into custody (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Kay Jones and Travis Caldwell, CNN Alabama state authorities are investigating the death of former New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster Jr. two days after he was taken into police custody. The 31-year-old died Monday at a medical facility north of Tuscaloosa in western Alabama, according to a s…

  6. CBS News

    Former New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster Jr. dies in custody after Alabama arrest (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The death of the 31-year-old was reported at a medical facility Monday in Northport, Alabama, according to a statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

  7. Black Enterprise

    Former NFL Player Glenn Foster Jr. Dies In Police Custody (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    An investigation is underway after former New Orleans Saints football player Glenn Foster Jr. died two days after he was taken into police custody.

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