Long looks past big paychecks

Chris Long spent the NFL season playing for nothing - but a second Super Bowl ring in as many seasons would be more than adequate compensation for the hulking Philadelphia Eagles defensive end.

The 32-year-old veteran made headlines this year by giving away his entire $1 million salary to worthy causes, a way of expressing gratitude for a decade in the bruising front lines of the NFL.

The articulate 6-foot-3 lineman is back in the Super Bowl for a second straight year, 12 months after winning the title with the New England Patriots, who he will line up against on Sunday. As well as his salary giveaway, Long has also been a vocal supporter of Eagles teammates who have protested against social injustice this season.