FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- To commemorate the New York Jets' first game against the Los Angeles Rams since 1992, we decided to seek out a New York-Los Angeles connection.
Say hello to Matt Willig, former football player-turned-actor.
Willig, a 6-foot-8, 315-pound tackle, played for six teams over 14 seasons in the NFL, including three with the Jets (1992-95). He was a backup for most of his career, but claimed a Super Bowl ring as a member of the 1999 St. Louis Rams.
He retired in 2005, returned to his native Los Angeles and got into show business.