Photos: Junior Seau through the years

In October 2000, Junior Seau, a San Diego Charger, bears down on the St. Louis Rams’ Kurt Warner.  (Tom Gannam / Associated Press)

In October 2000, Junior Seau, playing for the Chargers, pleads his case after a pass interference call.  (Lenny Ignelzi / Associated Press)

Former American football linebacker Junior Seau turns 41 today. He played for the San Diego Chargers, the Miami Dolphins, and the New England Patriots. In 1991, he created the Seau Foundation which raises money drug awareness, child abuse prevention, and college scholarships.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Say OWWW! Future hall of fame linebacker Junior Seau is 42 today.   (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Let’s think of some not-so-great places to fall asleep, shall we? When you’re driving, yeah, that’s one. Oh, and probably slightly worse, while you’re driving toward a cliff. That’s what Junior Seau did Monday morning after being arrested and released on suspicion of domestic violence. We can only guess that dream he had where he was falling never felt more real. Click for more on Junior Seau’s fall from grace (and the top of the cliff).  (Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images)