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Who is Glenn Foster? The former Saints defensive end died in police custody

trisha easto, the tuscaloosa news
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Officials in Pickens County, Alabama confirmed the death of former NFL defensive end Glenn Foster Jr. after he was arrested on Sunday. Foster’s body was released to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for further investigation.

Here's what we know about the Chicago-native turned NFL player:

Who is Glenn Foster?

Glenn Foster Jr. was born in Chicago on May 31, 1990. He was 31 years old at the time of his death.

Foster signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. As a rookie, he picked up seven total tackles, three sacks, and a pass defensed in 12 games during the 2013 season.

He would go on to play five games in the 2014 season with the Saints, before an injury derailed his season.

The Saints would go on to announce his release in 2015, after he entered training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

Prior to the NFL, Foster played college football for the University of Illinois.

Akeem Spence #94, Michael Buchanan #99 and Glenn Foster #47 of the Illinois Fighting Illini await the start of play against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium on November 12, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. Michigan defeated Illinois 31-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Akeem Spence #94, Michael Buchanan #99 and Glenn Foster #47 of the Illinois Fighting Illini await the start of play against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium on November 12, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. Michigan defeated Illinois 31-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

According to a report on NOLA.com, he remained in the southeastern Louisiana area to work as a contractor, developer and real estate agent, NOLA.com said.

He also owned a granite counter operating with stores in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

STATE INVESTIGATING GLENN FOSTER'S DEATH: Former New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster dies while in custody of Pickens County deputies

Reaction to Glenn Foster's death

Friends and NFL players reacted to the news on Twitter.

The Saints team account also sent their condolences.

Current Saints star Mark Ingram II also shared the Saints' post adding, "Rest easy my brother."

Trisha Easto is a digital producer in the USA Today network. You can find her on Twitter @trishaanicole

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