Football

The Falcons’ photographers captured it all — the grit, the laughs, and the determination to win. Here’s a look inside.

Jeremiyah Love has a message for Notre Dame football fans: “It’s time to use that pain, and use that love. And put it all toward one goal.”

Will Johnson is ready to make his mark with the Cardinals: “My mission is clear. Prove everyone wrong. Prove myself right. Another ring to match the Natty.”

The Philadelphia Eagles tackle and his fiancée, Kelsey, are kicking off summer at Lake Texoma with a brand-new RV, perfectly outfitted for long fishing days, quiet nights, and a welcome break from the hustle of the NFL season.

Jordan Love in his own words: “Without that brotherhood of football, I never would have made it.”

When Garrett Wilson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba talk Wide Receiver U, it’s not up for debate. The two former college stars lay out their case for why they believe Ohio State is the true Wide Receiver U.

Mike Evans and Jerry Rice link up to talk all things route running, sharing records together, and what it means to be an original. 

Ronnie Stanley: “Football wasn’t my only, or true, purpose, but my vehicle for making the world a better place — something I believe should ultimately be part of everyone’s main purpose in life.”

Jack Bech wrote this letter to his older brother, Tiger, who was killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack earlier this year: “We’re going to the NFL, Tiger. We really, really did it.”

To all the NFL general managers, Ashton Jeanty wants you to read this before the draft: “I truly believe I was born to do this.”

Before the Heisman ceremony, Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty receives an emotional message from his Auntie Godmom Lin.

Deebo Samuel says goodbye to the San Francisco 49ers: “You made a kid from Spartanburg, South Carolina’s dreams come true.”

After 11 seasons, Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin announces his retirement: “I could go on for days about all the people who helped me in Dallas. But this letter, like my father’s letters from when I was a kid, is about more than just football.”

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is joined by Atlanta music producer Torey Montana to learn the behind-the-scenes aspects of making music and to share how music helped him recover through injuries and setbacks in his career.

Come alongside two-time Super Bowl champion Justin Tuck as he hosts an at-home dinner party for old friends.

Ahead of the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s daughter, Jada, leaves a heartwarming voicemail for her dad. 

Jeremy Reaves and the Commanders are ready to shock the world: “We know the whole world doubted us in these playoffs, and that they still doubt us now. I’m comfortable being doubted. We know all about what it takes to prove people wrong.”

Jack Sawyer and Ohio State are one win away: “Time to go out there and play OUR f***ing game.”

Nick Chubb is joined by illustrator and designer, Marcus Williams, to create a customized super hero comic made just for him.

Ahead of the College Football Playoff, Riley Leonard has a message for Notre Dame: “The odds have been against us for months now. But we’re done being afraid of anything.”

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is joined by Crabs on the Run owner, Chef Green-Hawkins, to learn how to make his favorite food: lemon pepper and ghost pepper wings.

Texas Longhorns RB CJ Baxter pens a letter to his football family: “I’ve tried my best to look at my injury through the most positive lens that I can.”

Get to know Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as he takes us through his favorite sweet treats, reality tv shows, and more with Real Talk.

Nick Chubb is back after his injury: “When you get hurt like I got hurt, the weird thing is that you don’t even really feel anything. But you hear everything.”