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Former Saints defensive lineman Glenn Foster Jr. dies after being taken into police custody

Former Illinois and defensive lineman Glenn Foster Jr. died Monday shortly after being taken into custody by authorities in Alabama. A husband and father of two, Foster was 31 years old.An official Wilson Chandler Jersey at the Pickens County, Alabama, Medical Examiner & Coroner's Office would not comment on the cause of death because the case remains under investigation, . There is no indication whether or not Foster-- who was in Pickens County's jail the day prior to his death -- was released from the jail's custody prior to his death. Foster was booked early Saturday morning on counts of reckle s endangerment, resisting arrest and attempting to elude police. He was rebooked on Sunday on counts of simple a sault and robbery.Born Caris LeVert Jersey on May 31, 1990, Foster attended Chicago's Mount Carmel High School, where he joined the school's football team during his sophomore year. Jamal Crawford Jersey Following a succe sful prep career, Foster played collegiately at Illinois, where he recorded four sacks, 73 tackles and one interception. Foster managed to make the Saints roster after not being selected in the 2013 NFL Draft. He put up solid numbers as a reserve defensive lineman during his rookie Jeff Green Jersey season, tallying three sacks, four tackles for lo s and a deflected pa s in 12 games. Injuries limited Foster to just five games the following season before the Saints waived him in August of 2015. Foster remained in Louisiana following his playing career. He gained employment as a contractor, developer and real estate agent. He Rodions Kurucs Jersey also owned a granite countertop busine s."We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of and friends of former Saint Glenn Foster," the Saints said on Tuesday night. Several of Foster's former teammates with the Saints also expre sed their condolences on social media."Rest easy my brother," Saints running back II . "Rest in power," Saints defensive lineman .

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