Charles Haley’s career stands in NFL history as a note of dominance, disruption, and unparalleled championship victory. When the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in 1986, they obtained a relentless pass rusher who would play a huge part in their dynasty. He was the team leader in sacks in all six of his first seasons, and helped bring two Super Bowl championships (XXIII and XXIV) to the Bay Area. It looked like he was meant to spend his best years wearing red and gold. Until the shocking switch in 1992. In a surprising move, the 49ers traded their defensive anchor to Dallas . And now, over three decades later, Charles Haley has broken his silence about the moment that turned his career, and NFL history upside down.
Speaking candidly in an interview with Michael Irvin , Haley ref