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FILE - In this Aug. 8, 1998, file photo, San Diego Chargers' rookie quarterback Ryan Leaf, the number two player taken in the year's NFL draft, tries to figure out what play is being called from the bench during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Diego. Leaf was arrested Friday, May 22, 2020, on a domestic battery charge in Palm Desert, Calif.,, which is about 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles, according to booking information provided by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on Saturday. (AP Photo/Kent Horner, File)

Ryan Leaf arrested in California

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Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested in California

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FILE - In this May 8, 2012, file photo, Ryan Leaf, center, sits in a Cascade County courtroom in Great Falls, Mont. Ryan Leaf spent most of his time in prison alone and angry until a military veteran persuaded the former No. 2 overall NFL draft pick to stop self-loathing long enough to help fellow inmates learn to read. Now the once-star quarterback who is widely considered the biggest bust in league history is helping former players adapt to retirement and trying to make sure they cope far better than he did. (Larry Beckner/The Great Falls Tribune via AP, File)

Ryan Leaf uses his story to help other former NFL players

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

In this Oct. 13, 2011, file photo, former Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf speaks about his first book, "596 Switch," in Pullman, Wash. Leaf has been hired by ESPN to be a college football analyst, another step in the remarkable comeback of the former Washington State star who has battled drug addiction and served time in prison. (Dean Hare/The Moscow-Pullman Daily News via AP) ** FILE **

Ryan Leaf, famous NFL bust, hired by ESPN as college football commentator

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

ESPN hires former Wazzu QB Leaf as college football analyst

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Former NFL player Ryan Leaf gives speech on substance abuse

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FILE - In this May 8, 2012, file photo, former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf, center, sits in a Cascade County courtroom in Great Falls, Mont. Leaf has been sentenced to five years in prison in Texas for violating terms of his probation. (AP Photo/The Great Falls Tribune, Larry Beckner, File) NO SALES

Ryan Leaf sentenced to 5 years in prison for violating probation

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ADVANCE FOR USE WEEKEND, MAY 3-4 - FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2013, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert warms up prior to the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars took Gabbert out of Missouri. The Jaguars didn’t have much support for him at other positions, but he struggled to keep up with the pro-style offense and went 5-22 as a starter, with one touchdown against seven interceptions over three starts last season. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Pick 6: Biggest QB busts of the last 10 years

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Ryan Leaf kicked out of drug treatment center

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

LaDainian Tomlinson (AP photo)

Tomlinson to retire as a Charger

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Tomlinson to call it quits after 11 NFL seasons

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Leaf reaches plea deal in drug, burglary charges

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Leaf pleads guilty to stealing painkillers

By MATT VOLZ - Associated Press

Texas DA seeking to revoke Ryan Leaf’s probation

By BETSY BLANEY - Associated Press

Ryan Leaf formally charged with 4 felonies

By MATT VOLZ - Associated Press

Ryan Leaf could face radiation if tumor grows

By BETSY BLANEY - Associated Press

Leaf could face radiation if remaining tumor grows

By BETSY BLANEY - Associated Press

Ryan Leaf has benign tumor removed from brain stem

By BETSY BLANEY - Associated Press

Former QB Ryan Leaf signs deal to write 3 books

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Ryan Leaf quietly returns home to build a life

By BETSY BLANEY - Associated Press