Atlanta Falcons
Report: NFL great Junior Seau dead in possible suicide
By George Mathis
May 2, 2012The Los Angeles Times is reporting former NFL linebacker Junior Seau has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
His girlfriend found Seau, 43, dead in his California home, according to unnamed law enforcement sources.
In 2010, Seau drove his SUV off a 30-foot cliff after a domestic violence arrest.
Seau played for the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots. He retired in 2010.
About the Author
George Mathis has worked in the AJC newsroom since 1999 in a variety of roles including editing local news, blogger and columnist.
