The New Orleans Saints announced Wednesday that a former player has died…
Victor Riley, who played with the Saints for three seasons, died April 8 at the age of 49.
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According to his wife, he died in his sleep.
The Saints said in an issued news release that Riley was drafted in the first round of the 1998 draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
He played for the Chiefs for four seasons before signing with the Saints.
According to the Saints, Riley took over starting duties for the Saints in 2003, where he helped plow the road for running back Deuce McAllister, who finished the year with a career-high 1,641 yards and eight touchdowns, earning his second Pro Bowl selections.
The Saints offense would record 5,438 net yards that season, the then second-highest total in club history.
He finished his NFL career having participated in 111 contests, starting in 93, according to the Saints.
