Steve Gleason Goes Deep

SI Staff | Nov 20, 2014

Steve Gleason Goes Deep

Gleason’s blocked punt early in the third game of the 2006 season, the Saints’ first game in the Superdome since Katrina, sent an emotional charge through the team and the city. (Bob Rosato/Sports Illustrated)

Gleason’s blocked punt early in the third game of the 2006 season, the Saints’ first game in the Superdome since Katrina, sent an emotional charge through the team and the city. (Bob Rosato/Sports Illustrated)

The fourth punt-block of Gleason’s career was recoverd for a touchdown on the way to a 23–3 win over the Falcons. (Bob Rosato/Sports Illustrated)

The fourth punt-block of Gleason’s career was recoverd for a touchdown on the way to a 23–3 win over the Falcons. (Bob Rosato/Sports Illustrated)

New Orleans, which had been 3-13 the previous year, finished 10-6 in 2006 and went on to the NFC Championship Game. Gleason retired after the 2007 season. (Bob Rosato/Sports Illustrated)

New Orleans, which had been 3-13 the previous year, finished 10-6 in 2006 and went on to the NFC Championship Game. Gleason retired after the 2007 season. (Bob Rosato/Sports Illustrated)