Former NFL defensive back Ronyell Whitaker dead at 46

Former NFL defensive back Ronyell Whitaker, who played for the Minnesota Vikings for two seasons, has died, his family said on Sunday. He was 46.

Whitaker’s family released a statement through the Vikings. His cause of death was not announced.

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"Born on March 19, 1979, Ronyell lived a life marked by passion, perseverance and purpose," the statement read. "A gifted athlete, he proudly played high school football for Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk...