When did Sam Beal go missing?

Sam Beal was last seen on July 13, 2025, and has been missing for seven months as of January 13, 2026.

What team did Sam Beal play for in the NFL?

Sam Beal was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2018 NFL supplemental draft.

Where was Sam Beal last seen before he disappeared?

Sam Beal was last seen in Virginia Beach, Virginia, after borrowing his girlfriend's vehicle.

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Ex-NFL Star Sam Beal Vanishes: Family Pleads for Answers

13 Jan

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Summary

Sam Beal, a former NFL player, has been missing for seven months.
Beal was last seen heading to Virginia Beach in July 2025.
His girlfriend's car was found in Virginia Beach with his shoes inside.

Ex-NFL Star Sam Beal Vanishes: Family Pleads for Answers

The family of former NFL player Sam Beal is appealing for public assistance seven months after his inexplicable disappearance. Beal, last seen on July 13, 2025, has been missing without a trace, causing immense distress to his loved ones who are "in desperate need of support." His sister Essence Zhane shared on Facebook that the family has exhausted their efforts and now requires help to find answers or closure.

Beal, who played for the New York Giants after a collegiate career at Western Michigan University, was last seen by his girlfriend when he borrowed her car. He was supposed to head to work but instead traveled to Virginia Beach, Virginia. His girlfriend last spoke to him by phone on July 14, 2025, during which he stated he was in Virginia Beach and en route home. He has not been seen or heard from since.