Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on December 29, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Alan Branch! From your early days as a fierce second-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2007 to becoming an unstoppable force on defense, you've tackled life head-on—literally. Your opponents still wake up sweating from nightmares of you barreling through their offensive lines.

Whether it was dominating with the Patriots and hoisting that Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl XLIX or simply making quarterbacks reconsider their career choices every Sunday afternoon, you've always brought strength and humor onto the field. Here's hoping this birthday is filled with fewer tackles but just as much fun!

Enjoy your day—you've earned it!