in 2010, long moved to left defensive end, a position previously held by leonard little, where he is a more "natural fit" according to his coaches. in week 6, 2010, against the san diego chargers, long recorded two sacks and was named the nfc defensive player of the week by the nfl. long also helped keep the chargers, who led the league in total offense, to 287 total yards. for the third consecutive season, he led the team in hits/hurries. in addition, he led the nfl in hurries in 2010 with 41.5 and in total quarterback disruptions with 67.5 (quarterback disruptions are the combined total of quarterback sacks, hits, and hurries) and was named fourth alternate to the pro bowl.