Former NFL defensive lineman Mike Wise was found dead in his home, the coroner's office said Saturday in a brief statement that did not list the cause of death. He was 28.

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Wise, a fourth-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986, played with LA for six seasons until he was waived this summer by Cleveland after going to the Browns as a Plan B free agent.The body was found about 4:30 p.m. Friday. A statement from the Yolo County coroner said no further information would be released in keeping with office policy.

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