The Roeper Rundown: Top 3 NFL players turned actors

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In honor of this weekend’s Super Bowl — “The Roeper Rundown” tackles my choices for the top three actors who started their careers as professional football players.

Don’t see one of your favorites on the list? Send me your picks at rroeper@suntimes.com or @RichardERoeper.

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Counsell had high praise for the exciting young player at the winter meetings this week.
Dosunmu’s efforts in the Bulls’ previous two games were pivotal in securing the team’s first winning streak this season. He averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 assists, three rebounds and 2.5 steals.
The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 8. The majority of the league becomes tradable Dec. 15, when free-agent contracts signed in the summer can be moved. That means LaVine might have played his final game for the Bulls.
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San Diego received right-handed pitchers Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez and Drew Thorpe along with catcher Kyle Higashioka. In addition to Soto, the Yankees get Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham.