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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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"There’s gonna be no more comparisons. No more “next this,”or“next that.”Because the Eagles didn’t draft me to be the next anything.They drafted me to be Miles.

Miles Sanders

Because we’re the Cleveland Browns — and we’re not supposed to be here.

Myles Garrett

It’s not often you get the opportunity to take a first-class trip to an exotic and historic place.

Nate Ebner

The former 49ers receiver who became a legend when he made "The Catch." In the new book "Letters to 87," teammates and fans honor his legacy.

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That next chapter begins now. After nine seasons, I’m retiring from professional football.

Derrick Morgan

Our team was worth millions to the school and yet we often had no more than a hundred or so dollars in our bank accounts.

Russell Okung

Looking back, I’m proud of how my career has gone. I don’t shy away from the journeyman label. I embrace it, full force.

Josh McCown

Thank you. Without you, I wouldn’t have been a Buckeye. I wouldn’t be a Washington Redskin. I wouldn’t be the man I am today.

Dwayne Haskins

It all starts right here with what I’m about to tell you. So please, do us both a favor: Just shut up and listen.

LaVar Arrington

Just remember that many years back, an undersized Jersey kid was running the 40-yard dash in gardening shoes before he ended up having an 11-year career with on

Wayne Chrebet

I know what it’s like to be scared. To be hungry. To have nothing in my future but uncertainty.

Josh Jacobs

I’ve grown by leaps and bounds over the past year in terms of being a complete, do-it-all running back.

Bryce Love

Before I move on to this next chapter of my career, I want to say thank you to some of the people who have helped to make this last chapter so special.

Nick Foles

I’m destined to be remembered as more than just a player who was kicked out of Texas Tech, or some kid who appeared on a Netflix show.

Dakota Allen

While I have you here, I do want to open up and say a few words before I shut it down.

Julius Peppers

When I sign this letter, I’m gonna sign it as Deion. But I mixed in a whole lot of Prime Time here for you, because I want you to understand the difference.

Deion Sanders

Your story could end here and it would be one happy-ass ending. But you’re gonna play 15 years in the league. There’s so much more to come.

Ty Law

This last season taught me a lifetime’s worth of lessons. And now it’s time for me to start a new chapter in my story.

Jalen Hurts

I want to explain to you why it’s so difficult for me to speak — the diagnosis, all of it — and what my life is like now, because one day you’ll be in my shoes,

Tim Shaw

So as far back as I can remember, an appreciation for the military is something that’s always been part of me.

Aaron Rodgers

I remember, early on in training camp, Bill called us both over, super serious and said, “Do you guys have to wear the same f***ing sleeves?

Jason McCourty