"It definitely helped my career, made me more focused," said Foote, the Steelers' leading tackler.

In 2006, Tillman was the Bears' leading tackler among defensive backs, recording eighty tackles.

Haynesworth, one of the Titans' leading tacklers, was ejected and faces a certain suspension.

Perhaps, but his quickness has also enabled him to become the Patriots' leading tackler.

Quick: Name the 49ers' leading tackler in each of the past two seasons.

Middle linebacker Marvin Jones, their leading tackler, tore up his left knee in an accident at practice and is out for the season.

Herrod, the Colts' leading tackler the last three seasons, was a ninth-round draft choice in 1988.

On defense, the Browns expect Mike Johnson, their leading tackler, to play at inside linebacker after missing a game with a knee injury.

Despite his accomplishments, Simon was not the Seminoles' leading tackler.

He can play middle linebacker or strongside linebacker and was the Cowboys' leading tackler last season.