The Players Tribune

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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

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