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omg, i just heard this, someone named Lucas died from a spinal injury caused from a blow to the head in a game today at the Staples Center. I don't have any links or anything right now, but I will add some as soon as i find one. this is really sad. RIP

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2034326.

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From Panthers.com

Former Panthers defensive lineman Lucas dies

April 11, 2005

Panthers.com

Former Panthers defensive lineman Al Lucas died tragically on Sunday after being severely injured in the Los Angeles Avengers Arena Football League game against the New York Dragons. Lucas played two seasons (2000-01) for Carolina and recorded 59 tackles and one sack in 20 games.

"He was a good guy in the locker room, always playing around and joking," said Panthers defensive end Mike Rucker, who played with Lucas along the defensive line. "He had this saying at training camp about skinny teammates, 'You've got to get this man something to eat, man.' That is what I remember."

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said, "We are stunned and obviously saddened by the passing of Al."

Originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by Pittsburgh in 2000, Lucas was waived by the Steelers during training camp and was later signed by Carolina. He was the 1999 Division I-AA Defensive Player of the Year following his senior season at Troy State.

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