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Pat Freiermuth was meant to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers: “From the day that I walked into this culture, I knew that it was different. It’s not a cliché. It’s real.”

Pat Freiermuth

Ahead of his return, Aaron Jones wrote this letter to his Packers family: “That’s the biggest thing I want to write here, not just to the Packers organization but really to all of Green Bay. Thank you.”

Aaron Jones

Daiyan Henley is exactly where he wants to be: “It’s my story. From Crenshaw to Reno to Wazzu to the Los Angeles Chargers. The good and the bad. The darkness and the light. My story.”

Daiyan Henley

Malik Nabers’ mother shares a message for her son before the NFL Draft tonight.

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Michigan Football star RB Blake Corum credits his former NFL father, James, for supporting his football career since day one.

Blake Corum
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Michael Penix Jr. pens a letter to GMs ahead of the NFL Draft: “As a QB, my job is to be an elevator. I need to uplift all those around me so that they too can be at their best.”

Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Vick reflects on what being inducted into the 2024 Madden Ring of Honor means to him: “As it stands, I couldn’t be more honored to be in the same class as one of the greatest to ever do it.”

Michael Vick
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Before the NFL Draft, Jayden Daniels has a few things to say: “I don’t back down from anything or anybody. So I worked hard for it, and I hoped God would meet my effort with a blessing.”

Jayden Daniels

Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones’ mom and grandmother leave him special messages ahead of his fourth Super Bowl appearance.

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Alex Anzalone writes a letter to Detroit Lions fans who are hurting this week: “We want to make history next season. Anything less is failure.”

Alex Anzalone

To all the Las Vegas Raiders fans, Antonio Pierce is ready to go: “It’s intimidation. It’s winning the game before the game’s played. That’s the Raider way.”

Antonio Pierce

Adonai Mitchell declares for the NFL: “I’m most excited about what’s next — for both of us.” 

Adonai Mitchell

Buffalo Bills OT Dion Dawkins brings us along on his cheat day: “Listen, I am a 340-pound lineman. I will pregame any food.”

Dion Dawkins

NFL kicker Robbie Gould announces his retirement from the NFL: “I’m excited to be more present with my family and to focus all of my attention on what matters to me outside of football.”

Robbie Gould

University of Texas WR Jordan Whittington on why he is returning: “I can’t tell you how hard it is to be 17, 18 years old, and to be so completely sure that something is going to happen for you, and then it just ... doesn’t.”

Jordan Whittington
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Grass or turf? George Kittle, David Bakhtiari, Will Levis, Bryan Bresee and Jeremy Holt discuss one of the biggest questions in football.

Bryan Bresee, David Bakhtiari, George Kittle, Will Levis

Ahead of the NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson pens a letter to general managers: “This isn’t just about football. It’s life changing.”

Anthony Richardson

Geno Smith pens a letter to Seattle: “Maybe they can look at me and say, Geno … he kept grinding. He kept believing in himself. And eventually he found a city that believes in him back.”

Geno Smith

To Minnesota Vikings fans everywhere, Eric Kendricks says thank you: “I’m going to miss a lot about being a Viking, I can’t lie. Playing for you guys is all I’ve really known. You’re family.”

Eric Kendricks

Taylor Heinicke says thank you to Washington Commanders fans: “I felt like it wouldn’t be right to leave without telling you all how much you’ve meant to me.”

Taylor Heinicke