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Cullen Bryant, former Rams running back, dead at 58

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports 
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Former L.A. Rams running back Cullen Bryant died at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Tuesday, his sister-in-law said. He was 58.

Bryant played for the Rams from 1973 to 1982 and again in 1987, the final season of his 13-year career in the NFL. He rushed for 3,264 yards and 20 touchdowns in 153 career games.

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Bryant was an All-American at Colorado and was selected 31st overall by the Rams in the 1973 NFL draft.

Check back later on latimes.com/sports for more on Bryant.

-- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

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