Junior Seau
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Denver. Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas, who died last December at age 33, had CTE, his family said Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
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FILE - Late NFL star Junior Seau attends his induction into the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame in San Diego on Nov. 27, 2011. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Seau's brother, Savaii Seau was killed in a collision with a dump truck in the the San Diego suburb of Lakeside, on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. Junior Seau was found dead in 2012 from a gunshot wound to his chest. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, file)
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FILE - New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau (55) warms up on the field on Jan. 10, 2010, before an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass. NFL player turned broadcaster Ross Tucker will wear shoes showing an image of a traumatized brain and a portrait of Seau to raise money for the families of players who suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
His Cause: NFL broadcaster's shoes will show damaged brain

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 03, 2021 04:58 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau (55) warms up on the field on Jan. 10, 2010, before an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass. NFL player turned broadcaster Ross Tucker will wear shoes showing an image of a traumatized brain and a portrait of Seau to raise money for the families of players who suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
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By Dan Scifo Aug. 01, 2021 06:12 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers led the NFL in sacks last season, largely centered around a three-man rotation at outside linebacker. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with quarterback Tom Brady (12), left, after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Gronkowski is one of 218 players to appear in a Super Bowl as Brady's teammate, a number that will grow by more than 40 this week when Brady makes his record 10th trip to to the title game. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari, File)
Brady Bunch: QB has taken over 200 teammates to Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2021 03:04 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 09:04 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 30 Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — Russell Wilson looks to...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Isaac Rochell (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills hang on in sloppy 27-17 win over Chargers

By John Wawrow Nov. 29, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) throws against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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FILE - In this Dec. 20, 1992, file photo, Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Jay Schroeder is sacked for a 5-yard loss by San Diego Charger inside linebacker Junior Seau (55) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. San Diego went for the hometown pick in 1990, selecting Oceanside native and Southern California standout Seau fifth overall. He ended up becoming one of the most popular players in franchise history with 12 consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill, File)
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Former NFL player Champ Bailey poses with a bust of himself during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
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Former NFL football executive Gil Brandt, left, and presenter Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, unveil the bust of Brandt during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Law, Reed, Mawae, Bowlen, Brandt, Robinson, Bailey in hall

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