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, who ultimately was the first arrival among the founding members of the greatest quartet of players in Jets history — the New York Sack Exchange — has died. He was 71.

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.

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

Abdul Salaam, a member of the Jets' famed "New York Sack Exchange" in the 1980s, has died. He was 71. The team announced Salaam's death Wednesday.

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

Former Jets defensive tackle Abdul Salaam, a member of the team's famous "New York Sack Exchange" defensive line, has died at the age of 71, his wife, Debbie, told ESPN.

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

Abdul Salaam, who was a standout defensive lineman in the famed "New York Sack Exchange" while a member of the Jets, has died, his wife said Wednesday. He was 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 ...