Last February, the Los Angeles Rams made the decision to release Chris Long after eight seasons. Whether that was the right move is debatable, but at least Long’s release from the Rams seems to have worked out since the defensive end is heading to Houston to play in Super Bowl LI with the New England Patriots.
Long and the Patriots earned a trip to this year’s Super Bowl following Sunday’s thrilling 36-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship. For a player with no playoff experience prior to this season, Long has every reason in the world to be thrilled with the way his first season in New England is turning out.