Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds on July 4, 2009. Police ruled ...

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds on July 4, 2009. Police ruled McNair's death a murder-suicide, concluding his girlfriend Sahel Kazemi ...

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds on July 4, 2009. Police ruled McNair's death a murder-suicide, concluding his girlfriend Sahel Kazemi killed ...

His girlfriend/mistress, 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi, lay dead next to him. Had she killed him? If so, why? Was this real? 'Things don't add up' It was real all right.

Kazemi had shot McNair four times − twice in the head and twice in the chest − before turning the gun on herself, police said. Left behind were McNair's wife, four sons and mountains of doubt.

Sixteen years ago today, an HBCU legend and NFL great was tragically taken away from the sports world.

On a day meant to celebrate America's independence, it took a horrific turn when we learned of the tragic and violent death of Steve McNair on July 4, 2009.

On a day meant to celebrate America's independence, it took a horrific turn when we learned of the tragic and violent death of Steve McNair on July 4, 2009.

The Tennessean is ranking the Titans' best moments. Coming in at No. 22 was Steve McNair's comeback win in OT against the New York Giants in 2002.