Junior Seau has died.

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RIP, very sad news. Not sure what to think, except that I hope that this serves as a powerful reminder that we're only just starting to understand the effect that head trauma has on NFL players, and stuff like this happens far, far too often.

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I met Seau once when I was living in PB. Gained a lot of respect for the man. R.I.P Junrior. You were a classy guy.

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Wow, he is now the 8th guy from the 94 Chargers to die before 45.

According to the latest TMZ update he apparently shot himself in the chest:

"Back in 2011, former NFL star Dave Duerson shot himself in the chest ... and explained in his suicide note that he wanted his brain donated to a research center because he believed the blows he took to the head during his football career caused him to become mentally impaired"

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Brady_to_Moss said:

My guess was he had a drug problem...wouldn't surprise me

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Geez, they haven't even taken his body out of the house yet. You might be right, but dayum.... Let's morn a little bit before assuming stuff we have no idea is true or not.

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Patriot_in_NY said:

Geez, they haven't even taken his body out of the house yet. You might be right, but dayum.... Let's morn a little bit before assuming stuff we have no idea is true or not.

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I don't believe it's drugs. It's probably similar to that ex Bear player who sadly took his own life last year.

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Absolutely heartbreaking news.

RIP Junior. Hope you find peace on the other side

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F*******K.


Puts all of this second rd pick talk into perspective.


RIP Junior.

And condolences to his friends and family.

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I was hoping to post the .gif of him intercepting that pass in 2007 and waving the ball over his head on the runback, but I couldn't find it...

RIP Junior

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BradyFTW! said:

RIP, very sad news. Not sure what to think, except that I hope that this serves as a powerful reminder that we're only just starting to understand the effect that head trauma has on NFL players, and stuff like this happens far, far too often.

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Yup, this is the second former player suicide in a month I think. This one will shake some past and present Patriots to the core I imagine. So sad.

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Wow I am very sad to hear this today. I can imagine what his family must be going through. Very shocking and stunned by it.

This is terrible news, RIP Seau. 1st ballot HOF'er. A true Legend.

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Any player who has had an incident where suicide attempt was suspected should be watched carefully by loved ones.

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You will be missed, Junior.

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NinjaZX6R said:

I don't believe it's drugs. It's probably similar to that ex Bear player who sadly took his own life last year.

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Depression from multiple concussions? That was my first thought. Steroid withdrawal can also cause depression but I don't think that would apply here.

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What a shock. I mean, given his previous troubles, I suppose it's not all surprising, but I'm still stunned. Did not expect to read this.

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RIP Junior. It is a sad thing. Unfortunately, some players have a hard time dealing with being out of the spotlight of the NFL.

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Wow RIP Junior

What makes this tougher is that this was not the first time he tried to commit suicide. You really wish he could have been helped.

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TMZ has a life press-confrence on right now.

BradyFTW! said:

RIP, very sad news. Not sure what to think, except that I hope that this serves as a powerful reminder that we're only just starting to understand the effect that head trauma has on NFL players, and stuff like this happens far, far too often.

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Significant that he shot himself in the chest? It seems like several of the recent suicides by ex-football players have used that method. Obviously, using this method obviously "saves" the brain for further study.

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Wow, condolences to his family and close friends who have to deal with this.

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Wow, certainly unfortunate news.

One of my co-workers met him in Vegas almost a year ago and said that he was a great guy.