NFL lineman Collier critical after shooting

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JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AFP) — Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier remained in critical condition Wednesday after being shot several times.

The 26-year-old National Football League blocker, and former teammate Ken Pettway were parked outside an apartment when an unknown assailant opened fire. Pettway was unharmed.

"There is really not a lot more that can be added," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said. "Those are the facts. It's what we're dealing with. He was a victim of a crime."

Collier, who had visited several nightclubs, underwent surgery for life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning.

The violent attack upon the third-year lineman, the third shooting of an NFL player since January of 2007, came only five days before the Jaguars open...