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Missing NFL Star Sam Beal: Family Pleads for Answers

1/15/2026

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Sam Beal, a former NFL player for the New York Giants, has been missing since July 2025.
He was last seen dropping off his girlfriend in Michigan before traveling to Virginia Beach.
Essence Zhane, Beal's sister, made an emotional plea for information.
Beal was described by his sister as a loving father and brother.
Beal's vehicle was found in Virginia Beach with some of his belongings but no sign of him.

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Story summary

Sam Beal, a former NFL player for the New York Giants, has been missing since July 2025.
He was last seen dropping off his girlfriend in Michigan before traveling to Virginia Beach.
Essence Zhane, Beal's sister, made an emotional plea for information.
Beal was described by his sister as a loving father and brother.
Beal's vehicle was found in Virginia Beach with some of his belongings but no sign of him.