What position did this athlete play who played for the Dallas Cowboys between 1998 and 2001 and suffered a shoulder injury before the 1999 San Diego Chargers season?
1999 San Diego Chargers season The 1999 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 5–11 record in 1998. It was Mike Riley's first season as the team's head coach. Before the season, Ryan Leaf wound up suffering a shoulder injury during the Chargers' first training camp and was lost for the season. Following a 4-1 start, the team suffered six straight losses before winning four of their final five games to finish 8-8.
Leslie O'Neal Leslie Claudis O'Neal (born May 7, 1964) is a former football defensive end who played 13 years in the National Football League (NFL). He spent the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers before finishing with the St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs. He was a three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl selection during his pro career.