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The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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In everything I do, I try to remember that I am a reflection of my mother and the many others who have helped me throughout my life. I want to make them proud,

Deshaun Watson

I do think it’s possible to be all football, all the time — like I am — but still be “more than a football player” and focus on the long term.

Calvin Ridley

I mean … Dallas? The Cowboys? America’s Team? Are you kidding me? This is exactly where I was hoping to end up.

Leighton Vander Esch

New England Patriots rookie Sony Michel shares his passion for hip-hop and his plan to share his voice with the world after football....

Sony Michel

Steelers wide receiver James Washington has a vision for retirement, and it includes restoring classic cars, bow-hunting and ranching. This is the rookie's Cars

James Washington

I love the game. I’m dedicated to it completely. I give it my all. But, at the same time, football is not all that I am.

Dante Pettis

I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. It truly was the best decision that I ever made in my life.

Alejandro Villanueva

On November 6, we can demand better. For each one of us, for our families, for our neighbors. Vote.

Chris Long, Kelvin Beachum, Matt Forte
PHOTO BYBEN LIEBENBERG VIA AP

People call it the yips. It sounds almost silly, like a hiccup disorder. But it’s real, and it absolutely turned my life upside down.

Hayden Hurst

You’re always with me. Every time I take the field. Every time I hear your granddaughter laugh. Every time I pray. You’re always here.

Casey Hayward

"I know you got something like that in your life, and you’d probably sacrifice everything for it. Everybody’s got their own shit. Football is my shit. Tha

Sam Shields

"Dear 2018 Maryland Terps football team, Ever since the final whistle of that truly incredible Week 1 victory over Texas, I’ve found myself thinking about yo

Vernon Davis

When guys get cut, it usually doesn’t come as a surprise. You might be in denial of where you stand, but deep down, you know.

Ricardo Allen

My father... he convinced a too-small African-American wannabe NFL quarterback to look at a picture on a cereal box and think, “Why not me?”

Russell Wilson