Reading Time: 2 minutesWe have tragic news to report from the world of sports today:Multiple outlets have now confirmed that former Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson has passed away. Rudi Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals poses for his 2006 NFL headshot at photo day in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Getty Images)Rudi Johnson’s tragic cause of death revealedSadly, the tale of Rudi’s passing is one that’s become all too familiar to football fans. “Rudi Johnson is responsible for the two best rushing seasons in Bengals history,” one X account pointed out. “Everybody loves to talk about that passing game for the Bengals, but Rudi Johnson was at the heart of that offense,” another added.