Super Bowl champion Havenstein kills massive brown bear in Alaska

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 23:25 · Archive

Retired Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein killed a large brown bear during a hunting trip to Alaska.

Rob Havenstein, who recently retired from the Los Angeles Rams after an 11-year career, shot and killed a large brown bear during a hunting trip to Alaska. The 34-year-old posted 14 photos to Instagram on Thursday showing the bear and other aspects of the trip, including salmon fishing and camping.

In the photos, the bear's size is particularly striking given that Havenstein is 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 322 pounds, yet is visibly dwarfed by the animal. Several of his former NFL colleagues commented on the post to praise the hunt.

Havenstein explained his motivation in his Instagram caption: 'I knew when I retired that I wanted to go somewhere wild, experience something outside of my comfort zone and chase incredible critters. Alaskan Brown Bear presented that opportunity.' He wrote that whilst hunting a mature brown bear was his main goal, he came away with 'appreciation for these incredible animals and the beautiful habitat they live in,' including mountain peaks, salmon waters and gravel beaches.

Havenstein was drafted by the Rams in 2015 and won one Super Bowl with the team. Head coach Sean McVay called him 'an all-time Ram' when he announced his retirement in February.

How it is being reported

• Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein hunts, kills massive bear in AlaskaSuper Bowl champ Rob Havenstein's Alaska hunting photos reveal a massive brown bear that completely dwarfs the retired Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman.Fox News · 9 Oct, 23:02
• Super Bowl champion Rob Havenstein hunts, kills massive bear in AlaskaHe's gone from blocking Chicago Bears to hunting real-life ones.New York Post · 9 Oct, 17:30

In this story: Rob Havenstein · Los Angeles Rams · Alaska · Chicago Bears · Sean McVay

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