Christopher Howard Long (born March 28, 1985) is an American football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia, where he was recognized as a unanimous All-American. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams as the second overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Long has also played for the New England Patriots and won Super Bowl LI as a member of the team.
Chris Long was born in Santa Monica, California and is a son of Hall of Fame NFL defensive end Howie Long. He has two younger brothers, Chicago Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long and Howie Long, Jr., a scouting assistant and personnel assistant for the Oakland Raiders. In addition to being Howie Long's son, he is also the great-nephew of film director Irvin Kershner. He appeared in a 1980s anti-underage drinking public service announcement as an infant with his parents.