Let's make this birthday one to remember.

57 years old (Born on April 13, 1968)

Happy Birthday, Ted Washington! To the man who spent 17 seasons making quarterbacks reconsider their career choices—your legendary tackles and unstoppable presence on the field still echo in NFL history. From dominating defensive lines across seven teams to hoisting that Lombardi Trophy with the Patriots at Super Bowl XXXVIII, you've truly left a giant-sized footprint (literally!) on football.

Today we celebrate you—not just for your impressive stats or championship ring—but also for proving once and for all that nose tackles can indeed have noses worth tackling about. Enjoy your day as much as opposing offenses enjoyed seeing you retire!