Abdul Salaam, who played for the Jets from 1976 to 1983 and was part of the team's New York Sack Exchange, has died at the age of 71, according to his widow, Debbie.

Sack Exchange's Abdul Salaam, Jets' 'Quiet Philosopher,' 'Soldier of Peace,' Dies at 71 He Arrived First, Was Joined by Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau & Marty Lyons to Form Team's Formidable Front 4 ...

Abdul Salaam, an unassuming but important member of the ferocious Jets defensive line, known as the New York Sack Exchange, that preyed on quarterbacks in the 1980s, died on Tuesday in Cincinnati.

Abdul Salaam, a member of the Jets' famed "New York Sack Exchange" in the 1980s, has died at the age of 71.

Abdul Salaam played his entire career with the Jets from 1976-1983, most coming as part of the Jets' vaunted defensive front.

Salaam, Klecko, Gastineau and Lyons all gathered at the New York Stock Exchange in November 1981 and rang the opening bell as a celebration of their fitting nickname.

Former Jets defensive tackle Abdul Salaam, who played for the team from 1976-83, has died at the age of 71.

Abdul Salaam, a member of the Jets ' famed "New York Sack Exchange" in the 1980s, has died at the age of 71. Salaam battled diabetes and other health issues, his widow, Debbie, confirmed to ESPN ...

Abdul Salaam, a member of the Jets defensive line known as the New York Sack Exchange, has died at the age of 71.