Seattle Seahawks: 30 greatest players in franchise history

Put simply, Kam Chancellor put the “Boom” in the Legion of Boom. While Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas also weren’t afraid to lay a licking on an unsuspecting wide receiver, it was the underrated safety out of Virginia Tech who was the true enforcer of the group.

It’s just too bad that physical style of play may have been what did Chancellor in. It was recently announced that the Seahawks’ starting strong safety was hanging up his cleats due to an inability to get medically cleared of a lingering neck injury. While it was another devastating blow to the once-feared Seattle secondary, it was the right call for his post-football future.

Despite his career being cut short, Chancellor leaves behind a vast legacy highlighted by big hits, big plays and a big attitude. In eight years with the Seahawks, he convinced the rest of the league to steer clear, offering punishment to any player who dared wander into his territory. Even when he wasn’t hitting people, Chancellor was pretty good at simply keeping the ball out of receivers’ hands.

The 2010 fifth-round pick parlayed his success into two All-Pro selections and four trips to the Pro Bowl, along with a Super Bowl ring. Despite the nagging injuries and early retirement, it’s clear as day that Chancellor was one of the greatest safeties to ever play in Seattle.