McNair Shooting Puts Gun Violence Back in Focus for NFL

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Published: July 5, 2009

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... in a disturbing trend of current and former NFL players being victims of violence, especially with guns.

Since 2000, there have been a dozen incidents involving NFL players and gun violence.

The Jacksonville Jaguars felt the impact of this with the Richard Collier shooting last year. Collier did survive the encounter, but he lost a leg and was paralyzed in the incident. The shooting ended a promising NFL career.

Sadly, the most common outcome in violent incidents involving NFL players is death.

Sean Taylor, the talented safety for the Washington Redskins, was cut down during a robbery at his home in Florida.

Denver Bronco cornerback Darrent Williams was cut down in the back of a limousine in a drive-by shooting.

Plaxico Burress accidentally discharged a firearm in a nightclub in New York City, shooting himself in the leg and landing in hot water with the league and the city. He currently awaits his tri...

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