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Tamba Hali is the ultimate team player for Kansas City Chiefs

Going into the 2015 campaign, Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali is nearing the close of his wonderful career. Hali, 32, is in the last year of his six-year contract, something that was made possible by his unselfish willingness to take a staggering $7 million pay cut.

Hali knows he is no longer the focal point of the Chiefs defense. With Justin Houston racking up 22 sacks last year and Dontari Poe becoming a dominant nose tackle, Hali is important but perhaps a bit in the shadows. With former first-round choice and second-year pro Dee Ford chomping at the bit for more playing time, Hali could see a lower percentage of snaps.