Congratulations, Terence Newman. DeAngelo Hall’s offseason retirement elevated you to active NFL career leader for interceptions.
“Not even on my mind,” the Vikings cornerback said coming off the practice field Monday.
That’s 42 picks in 221 games heading into Season 16. Good for 67th place in NFL history, according to Pro Football Reference.
Wait. There’s a but, Terence …
But you need 40 more to break the record of 81 that Hall of Fame safety Paul Krause posted in 226 games over 16 seasons with the Redskins (1964-67) and Vikings (1968-79).
“One thing I do know,” said Newman, “is that’s one record that will never be broken.