One-time San Francisco 49ers linebacker Darius Fleming is in the news this week, and it's a positive story! We complain about athletes getting in trouble, but this some good old-fashioned good guy stuff.
The 2012 fifth round pick plays for the New England Patriots, who are preparing for the AFC Championship Game. Fleming is a rotational guy on defense and special teams, and he was an unexpected addition to the injury report on Wednesday. After no reports of issues in recent weeks, he was listed as limited in practice with back and shin ailments.
It turns out there is a really good reason for this.