Terry Glenn was an American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He was born on July 23, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University, where he played college football for the Buckeyes.
Glenn was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft, and he quickly established himself as one of the team's top receivers. In his rookie season, he caught 90 passes for 1,132 yards and six touchdowns, earning him the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Over the course of his career, Glenn played for several teams, including the Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, and the Cincinnati Bengals. He was known for his speed and agility, as well as his ability to make difficult catches in traffic.
Despite his talent on the field, Glenn's career was also marked by controversy and off-field issues. He was suspended for the first four games of the 2001 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, and he was also involved in several legal incidents, including a domestic violence charge in 2001.
Glenn retired from the NFL in 2008, finishing his career with 593 receptions for 8,823 yards and 44 touchdowns. He also played in two Super Bowls, winning one with the Patriots in 2001.
Tragically, Glenn passed away on November 20, 2017, at the age of 43, in a car accident in Irving, Texas. His death was mourned by many in the NFL community, who remembered him as a talented player and a kind-hearted person.
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