Former NFL defensive back Ronyell Whitaker, who played for the Minnesota Vikings for two seasons, has died, his family said on Sunday. Click Here For More Sports Coverage On Foxnews.comRonyell Whitaker #27 of the Minnesota Vikings smiles before a football game against the Washington Redskins on Sept. 11, 2006 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. He played 27 games for Minnesota and had 31 tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass break-up. Ronyell Whitaker #27 of the Minnesota Vikings tries to get by Fred Smoot #27 of the Washington Redskins during an NFL game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Dec. 23, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Original article source: Former NFL defensive back Ronyell Whitaker dead at 46

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