The New Orleans Saints revealed on Wednesday that a former player had died.
Victor Riley, who played for the Saints for three seasons, died on April 8 at the age of 49.
According to his wife, he died while sleeping.
Riley was picked in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1998, according to a news release from the Saints.
He played for the Chiefs for four seasons before joining the Saints.
According to the Saints, Riley took over starting duties in 2003, paving the way for running back Deuce McAllister, who concluded the season with a career-high 1,641 yards and eight touchdowns, earning his second Pro Bowl nomination. The Saints offense recorded 5,438 net yards that season, the second-highest total in club history.
He played in 111 NFL games, beginning in 1993, according to the Saints.