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“Wait,” she said. “James Walker ... you mean his father, right? Not Junior. Not my James.” She lowered the phone and started to sob. Then she told me my brother

John Brown

I’m asking the Seahawks to do one of two things: Offer me an extension. Or trade me to a team that wants me to be part of their future.

Earl Thomas

I was living in darkness. That’s the only way I can describe it. Pure darkness. Like nothing good could possibly happen in my life.

Gerald McRath

The bottom half of my leg was just gone. It was severed, and the blood was rushing out of my body while I was lying in the grass.

Isaiah Pead

I’m proud of everything I accomplished during my five years in Seattle, and I’m proud that I got to do it all in front of the best fans in the world.

Cliff Avril

When I walk across that stage in Tuscaloosa today and get my degree, I know I won’t be walking alone.

Derrick Henry

Your head is spinning, and you probably feel like just staying in bed for about a week. But forget about that. Trust me when I tell you there's no time to waste

Danny Amendola

NFL draftees discuss their biggest moments on the field in college, their football idols, and who they’re most excited to play against.

NFL Rookies Class of 2018