London Fletcher
London Fletcher was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States on May 19th, 1975 and is the Football Player. At the age of 48, London Fletcher biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Levi Fletcher (born May 19, 1975) is a retired American football linebacker who competed in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at John Carroll and then signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 1998.
Fletcher has also worked for the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Redskins. Fletcher was known for never missing a game in his career, being one of only five players in NFL history to play in over 250 consecutive games.
Fletcher also holds the record for consecutive starts at the linebacker position.
He retired after 215 games, tied for sixth all time, along with Alan Page and Ronde Barber.
Personal life
Fletcher and his wife Charne have three children, two daughters, Paige and Brooke, as well as Steele, who has a son.
Fletcher is a Christian. "I spent years searching for things that I felt would bring me everlasting joy and happiness: chasing Super Bowl rings or a multi-million dollar deal, or a new house, cars, and jewelry, Fletcher talked about his conversion to Christianity. None of those things did for me what Christ did in a snap."
During his career, Fletcher was named a Pro Bowl alternate 11 times, but he didn't play in his first game until the 2010 Pro Bowl by replacing Jonathan Vilma. As a result, Fletcher named himself Susan Lucci, the NFL version of Susan Lucci, who received a Daytime Emmy after 19 nominations.
Professional career
In the 40-yard dash, Fletcher was at the NFL Scouting Combine and ran a 4.38. He worked out for many NFL teams and was expected to be a day two pick, but not one of the 30 linebackers drafted during the 1998 NFL Draft.
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The St. Louis Rams signed Fletcher to a one-year, $158,000 deal as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 1998. In the St. Louis Rams' season-opening 24–17 loss against the New Orleans Saints, he made his professional debut in the spring. After Eric Hill sustained an injury, Fletcher made his first appearance in his career on December 27, 1998. As the Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers 38–19 in a Week 17, he made eight solo tackles on defense and seven special teams tackles. Fletcher was named Rookie of the Year by the Rams. He had 14 combined tackles (11 solo) in 16 games and one start on the season.
After the Rams chose not to re-sign Eric Hill, he competed against Charlie Clemons and Lorenzo Styles in training camp. Fletcher was named as the starting middle linebacker for the regular season by head coach Dick Vermeil, as well as outside linebacker Todd Collins and Mike Jones.
During a 38–10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on October 3, 1999, Fletcher registered a season-high 11 combined tackles (nine solo) and made his first sacking after his first appearance in his career. During the third quarter, Fletcher fired Bengals quarterback Jeff Blake for a ten-yard loss. During a 31–27 loss to the Detroit Lions, Fletcher recorded five combined tackles and earned his first career safety. Following his tackle back Greg Hill in the endzone for a one-yard loss in the first quarter, Fletcher earned his safety. In 1999, Fletcher played in all 16 games and totaled 138 tackles on defense and special teams. His 138 tackles were the most by a Ram since Roman Phifer, who had 149 tackles in 1995. With three sacks and one safety on defense, Fletcher had 90 combined tackles (66 solo), with three sacks and one safety on defense.
The St. Louis Rams finished first in the NFC West with a 13–3 record and were awarded a first round bye. During a 49–37 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Divisional Round on January 16, 2000, Fletcher scored 11 combined tackles (eight solo) and made one sack. In the NFC Championship Game, the Rams defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11-6. He made nine combined tackles the week after. As the Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans 23–16 on January 30, 2000, Fletcher got his first tackles (nine solo) on January 30, 2000. For the first time, he was also named to the All-Madden team and as a second alternate to the Pro Bowl.
St. Louis Rams head coach Dick Vermeil announced on February 2, 2000, that he had decided against retirement. Mike Martz, the St. Louis Rams' offensive coordinator, was promoted to head coach. Martz retained Collins, Collins, and Jones as the starting linebacks. During the St. Louis Rams' 41–36 victory, he got a season-high 14 combined tackles (nine solo) and two sacks. During a 38–24 game against the New York Giants on November 12, 2000, Fletcher made six solo tackles, caused a fumble, and made his first career interception. During the third quarter, Fletcher intercepted a pass by Giants' Kerry Collins, which was intended for wide receiver Ike Hilliard, and returned it for a 12-yard gain. During a 31-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Fletcher had seven combined tackles, was suspended for half a game, and had a season-high two interceptions. Aaron Brooks, the Saints' quarterback, had two interceptions off pass attempts. During a 40-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, he had ten combined tackles (nine solo) and two sacks. For his play, he was named as the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. He led the team with 193 tackles on defense and special teams, eclipsing LB Jim Collins' old franchise record of 185, which was eclipsing 1984's record of 185. In 16 games and 15 starts, Fletcher made 132 total tackles (105 solo), with four interceptions and 5.5 sacks in particular.
In 2001, Fletcher earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week twice and was an alternate to the pro bowl for the third straight season. In a game against the San Francisco 49ers on September 23, he led the team with a career-high 21 tackles and 15 solo. It was his second appearance against the New England Patriots on November 18, when he led the team with 17 tackles with one pass deflection. In the third quarter for an 18-yard return, he caused a fumble on the Rams' three-yard line, resulting in a 97-yard scoring drive to end the first half and intercepted a Tom Brady pass with 5:18 left. The Rams made the Super Bowl XXXXVI this season, but the Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17, after kicker Adam Vinatieri made a game-winning 48-yard field goal as time expired.
The Buffalo Bills announced on March 6, 2002 that Fletcher had signed a five-year, $17.12 million deal with a signing bonus worth $4 million.
Fletcher began all 16 regular season games for the Bills until his last season in 2006, including nine for injury, and tied for the most interceptions in a career-high. After recovering a fumble by the Patriots' Tom Brady and returning it five yards for a touchdown just over two seconds into the game, Fletcher scored his first career touchdown on September 10, in the Patriots' first regular season game. In his last season as a Bills member, Fletcher was named as a 2007 Pro Bowl alternate.
Fletcher announced that he had signed the Washington Redskins to a five-year, $25 million contract on March 2, 2007. He was activated as the team's starting middle linebacker right away. He was named co-winner of the B.J. in his first season on the team. The Blanchard Award, which is given annually to a Redskins player who best helps the local media do their jobs, as well as quarterback Jason Campbell, goes to the Blanchard Award. In 2008, Fletcher began his Pro Bowl-caliber with the Redskins.
From 2008 to retirement, he was the Redskins' defensive co-captain. Also in 2008, the Redskins nominated Fletcher as their Walter Payton Man of the Year Award representative.
After Jonathan Vilma's New Orleans Saints qualified for Super Bowl XLIV, the first Pro Bowl selection in his career, Fletcher was called to the NFC squad in the 2010 Pro Bowl. Fletcher was also one of three candidates for the 2009 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which was ultimately won by Brian Waters of Kansas City, Kansas City.
Fletcher went from middle linebacker to left inside linebacker for the 2010 season after the Redskins' switch to a 3-4 defensive scheme. He made the Pro Bowl for the second time in 2010, when he had intercepted a touchdown for the NFC.
Despite not making the 2012 Pro Bowl starting lineup, Fletcher led the entire league in tackles with 166 tackles by the 2011 season's end. He appeared in all 16 games of the 2011 season, with 166 combined tackles, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions, and eight pass breakups. However, Fletcher, as an alternate for the 2012 Pro Bowl, alongside colleagues Brian Orakpo and Lorenzo Alexander. After Brian Urlacher announced that he would not be attending, Fletcher was added to the NFC 2012 Pro Bowl roster on January 9, 2012. On January 11, 2012, it was announced that Fletcher had received the Bart Starr Award. He was also named Defensive Player of the Year by the Redskins in 2011.
Fletcher was re-signed by the Redskins to a two-year deal worth $10.75 million with $5.25 million guaranteed on April 13, 2012. In the NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2012 list, he received his 87th position. Despite the Redskins' 31-28 loss to the St. Louis Rams in Week 2 of the 2012 season, Fletcher put on a good showing. In the fourth quarter, he intercepted quarterback Sam Bradford in the endzone and compelled running back Daryl Richardson to fumble, deposing the ball by DeAngelo Hall, giving the Redskins one last chance to tie or win the game. He made his second interceptions and 30 sacks in the Dallas Cowboys' win on Thanksgiving, making him one of three active NFL players at the time, with Brian Urlacher and Ray Lewis as the other two interceptions. In Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens, Fletcher intercepted Joe Flacco. In the Redskins' victory over the Cleveland Browns, he had another interception against Brandon Weeden. He finished the season with 139 tackles, three sacks, and a career-high five interceptions.
Fletcher was uncertain if he would return for the 2013 season before it was revealed that he had surgery on his left ankle and was set for elbow surgery to prepare for another season with the Redskins on March 6, 2013. Fletcher's 208th appearance in a row on Saturday, tying for the most starts by a linebacker last held by retired linebacker Derrick Brooks.
Fletcher resigned on December 18, 2013, a former Prime Minister. Fletcher retired after playing in 256 consecutive games and starting 215 consecutive games, the NFL all-time record for consecutive starts at the linebacker position. In 2022, he joined Washington's radio broadcast crew. In honor of the franchise's 90th anniversary, Fletcher was inducted into Washington's Greatest Players list on September 1, 2022.