the Saints roster. In September, he signed as a free agent with the Detroit Lions. He appeared in 13 games as a backup at middle linebacker. Personal life Saul was the older brother of NFL players Rich Saul and Ron Saul. He died on September 12, 2006. References External links Video: The First Mic'd Up Player in Football History 1940 births 2006 deaths People from Butler, Pennsylvania Sportspeople from the Pittsburgh metropolitan area Players of American football from Pennsylvania American football linebackers Penn State Nittany Lions football players Baltimore Colts players Pittsburgh Steelers players New Orleans Saints players Detroit Lions players Basketball players from Pennsylvania Penn State Nittany Lions basketball players