Dimitrius Underwood (born March 29, 1977) is a former professional American football defensive end for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys franchises. March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (89th in Leap years). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... City Minneapolis, Minnesota Other nicknames The Vikes, The Purple People Eaters Team colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Brad Childress Owner Zygi Wilf Fight song Skol, Vikings Mascot Ragnar and Vikadontis Rex Local radio Flagship stations: KFAN (1130 AM) Announcers: Paul Allen, Greg Coleman, and Joe Senser League/Conference... City Miami, Florida Team Colors Aqua Green, Coral Orange, Blue, and White Head Coach Nick Saban Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot T D League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970-present) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970-present) Team history... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Royal Blue, Metallic Silver, Blue, and White Head Coach Bill Parcells Owner Jerry Jones Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Rowdy Local radio Flagship stations: KLUV (98. ...

Underwood played college football for the Michigan State University and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round, 29th overall the 1999 NFL Draft. After being drafted, he signed a five year, $5.3 million contract in August 1, 1999 but walked out of training camp the next day, saying he could not resolve the conflict between playing football and serving his Christian faith. The Vikings would later released him later that month. Underwood would later changed his mind and decided to return to professional football. He was claimed on waivers by the Miami Dolphins after 23 teams passed on him. He only played one preseason game for the Dolphins before getting injured. A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ... Michigan State University (MSU) is a public university in East Lansing, Michigan. ... The 1999 NFL Draft Categories: | ... The NFL Draft (officially the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting) is an annual sports draft in which National Football League in the U.S.A. (NFL) teams take turns selecting amateur football players and other first-time eligible players. ... A waiver is the voluntary relinquishment or surrender of some known right or privilege. ... An Exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no gain or loss from whether the competitors are victorious are not in any competition. ...

In September 1999, Underwood attempted to commit suicide by slashing his own neck before repeatedly yelling "I'm not worthy of God". According to his mother, his behavior had been influenced by attending the Immanuel's Temple Community Church in Lansing, Michigan which describes as a "cult that's posing as a church." The church's reverend that neither he nor his wife had ever counseled Underwood and that no one in the church told Underwood to leave football. It has been suggested that Suicide and culture be merged into this article or section. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: http://www. ...

Underwood later spent two months in protective care and was diagnosis with bipolar disorder. After he escaped from a psychiatric care facility, he was released from the Miami Dolphins in December 1999. He later signed with the Dallas Cowboys and played with them in the 2000-2001 seasons. In January 2001, tried to kill himself for the second time by running into traffic twice on a busy suburban highway. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

References

• Associated Press, “Underwood runs into oncoming traffic”, ESPN.com, January 17, 2005.

• ESPN.com news services, “Underwood's family blames 'cult'”, ESPN.com, January 17, 2005.