Howard Long Jr. and Howie Long are two distinct individuals associated with American football but in different capacities. Howie Long
- Full name: Howard Matthew Moses Long
- Born January 6, 1960, in Somerville, Massachusetts
- Former professional football defensive end who played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
- Achievements include eight Pro Bowl selections, three first-team All-Pro honors, and winning Super Bowl XVIII
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000
- After retiring from football, he pursued a career in acting and sports broadcasting, notably as a studio analyst for Fox Sports NFL coverage
- Known for his signature defensive move called the "rip" and has authored Football for Dummies
- Height: 6 ft 5 in; Weight: 265 lb
- Played college football at Villanova University
Howard Long Jr.
- Currently Manager, Premium Sales at Las Vegas Raiders (previously Oakland Raiders)
- Has worked as a Premium Sales Consultant and Personal Assistant for the Raiders organization since 2013
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Virginia (2009–2013)
- Based in Las Vegas, Nevada area
- Known as an American businessman and football operative, and is the youngest son of Howie Long
In summary, Howie Long is the former NFL player and Hall of Famer, while Howard Long Jr. is his son, involved in the business and sales side of the Raiders organization.
