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Former NFL lineman Barry Bennett and wife found dead

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 24: New York Jets kicker Pat Leahy, center, reacts with teammates Barry Bennett, front center, Mark Gastineau, left, and others after kicking the winning field goal in overtime while New England Patriots Fred Marion, right, walks off the field at The Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, N.J. on Nov. 24, 1985. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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Barry Bennett, a defensive lineman who spent 11 seasons in the NFL, and his wife were found dead Wednesday, via the Associated Press. Foul play is suspected, and their 22-year-old son reportedly is the primary suspect.

The 63-year-old Bennett lived in Long Prairie, Minnesota.

A third-round pick in 1978, Bennett spent four seasons with the Saints. He then joined the Jets, playing in New York from 1982 through 1988. His career ended that same year, with the Vikings.

Bennett had retired from teaching physical education. Authorities are searching for his son.