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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

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

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

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

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
The Grail - Bobby Wagner
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Tonight, the Concords make their debut on the football field. Bobby Wagner shares what it means to put in the work as he celebrates with his Jordan Brand family

Bobby Wagner

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