The Players Tribune

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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

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
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People call it the yips. It sounds almost silly, like a hiccup disorder. But it’s real, and it absolutely turned my life upside down.

Hayden Hurst

You’re always with me. Every time I take the field. Every time I hear your granddaughter laugh. Every time I pray. You’re always here.

Casey Hayward

"I know you got something like that in your life, and you’d probably sacrifice everything for it. Everybody’s got their own shit. Football is my shit. Tha

Sam Shields