Quentin Jammer, former cornerback, San Diego Chargers, 2002-2012 (11 seasons) After retiring with the Denver Broncos in 2013, he has recently opened up about the battle he fought with alcohol during his NFL playing days. In a candid social media post, he admitted to playing several games while intoxicated, linking his struggles with drinking to personal issues, including his divorce.
As a result, Jammer’s announcement has sent a tidal wave across the sports community. It captures the struggles, often ignored, that athletes face behind the curtain of their sport. Known for his exceptional skills in press man coverage, Jammer was a key player for the Chargers, where he forged a reputation for reliability, missing only four games over 12 seasons. While every season in Boston was strong, he reached his peak during the 2008 season. That season, he reset personal bests in stops and passes defended, while securing two interceptions.
The following year, his second season, he proved how dangerous he could be in the secondary with four interceptions and 15 pass breakups. Despite a slow start in his rookie year, he emerged as a capable cornerback, contributing significantly to the Chargers’ defense. The 2011 season ended up being a strange anomaly low point for him. For the first time since his rookie year, he didn’t have a single interception to his name.
Jammer’s admission of playing “completely s
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