A healthy Velazquez looking to go out on top Who could blame him? Three straight season-ending leg injuries might make anyone a little superstitious. That prompted me Tuesday evening to ask right tackle Alonzo Velazquez a similar question: Is that why you shaved your head? You had an awesome head of hair. Get our free mobile app "What's funny was I shaved my head when I had my shoulder surgery," Velazquez smiled. "Having one hand, you know, I couldn't maintain it. My mom didn't like long hair. So, I was like, you know what, I'll make her happy." Velazquez is no stranger to the operating table.