No former Rutgers players earned Super Bowl rings with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52, but last week it was announced that former Rutgers Scarlet Knight Anthony Sagnella would receive one for his role on the 1987 Washington Redskins.
After over 30 years, the #Redskins replacement players of the 1987 season will be getting rings, recognizing their contributions during that championship year. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/1aNSIVdNJB
— Redskins Nation (@NBCSRN) March 7, 2018
In 1987, the NFL was in the midst of a players strike as the owners could not come to an agreement with the players association, particularly on the topic of free agency.