The Players Tribune

The Long Game

Football is life. Until it’s not. In partnership with John Hancock, six rookies look ahead to life after the game and redefine what it means to retire.

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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

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