The Players Tribune

On the Field

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.

ALL STORIES

Now at the ripe old age of 33 and in my 12th year in the NFL, I’ve just wrapped up the best season of my career.

Lorenzo Alexander

The Falcons gave me an opportunity, and in return, I want to help deliver a ring.

Devonta Freeman

Listen: If there’s one thing I know after having played for the Patriots for 13 years, it’s that you don’t wanna be late to a Bill Belichick meeting.

Kevin Faulk

Don’t worry about the Cowboys’ history. Go make your own history. This is your moment.

Emmitt Smith

We dug ourselves out of that 4-5 hole. We didn’t panic. We embraced the adversity and kept fighting. That's the Steeler Way.

Cameron Heyward

In order to go somewhere you’ve never been before, you gotta do some things you’ve never done before.

Damon Harrison and Janoris Jenkins

There are only a few athletes in any sport who have achieved at such a high level that myths about them mix with the truth.

Buddy Hield

This is why you chose Ohio State, and why Ohio State chose you. This is your legacy game.

Chris “Beanie” Wells

If you really want to appreciate the small things in life, I would suggest living with 5,000 guys on an army base in Finland ... in the middle of winter.

Antti Raanta

Last year it wasn't a historic year but this year a lot of people are counting on us to bring it back. So, you know, it's up to us to bring the tradition back.

Lonzo Ball, T.J. Leaf and Ike Anigbogu

It’s what Lil’ Brod would have wanted. I knew I needed to be strong for him. All he wanted me to do was ball.

Kwon Alexander

Maybe I don’t look like the average punter, but that’s cool with me, because I’m not trying to be average.

Marquette King

I think if you had a crystal ball and told us what this season was going to be like, we’d have laughed you out of the conversation.

User2, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Kyle Larson

I think God put me on this earth to play basketball.

Serge Ibaka

World Cup winners, European championship winners and Champions League winners are now my teammates.

Joshua Kimmich

Without the NFLPA, players, past and present, would be without an ally on such vital issues as compensation and health care. But its Financial Advisors Registra

Tyler Horn

When I arrived in Houston before my rookie year, I was 22 and I was quiet. Steve Francis was not quiet.

Yao Ming