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Everson Griffen was an energetic force on the Vikings defensive line for 10 years ... But off the field, he’d been running from something for a long time.

Corey Hirsch, Dr. Diane McIntosh, Everson Griffen
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College Football's Toughest Road Environments

What is the toughest college football road environment? The Players' Tribune and Goodyear surveyed 68 former CFB players to hear their take.

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Presented by Goodyear

Eric NATHAN Kendricks is in the building! The Minnesota Vikings’ linebacker, and 2019 first-team All Pro, stops by to chop it up with Cam and Mark.

Cameron Jordan, Eric Kendricks, Mark Ingram II

This week Cam and Mark are chopping it up with THE route runner extraordinaire, Amari Cooper.

Amari Cooper, Cameron Jordan, Mark Ingram II

To Philadelphia Eagles fans everywhere, Jordan Davis has one thing to say: “GO BIRDS!”

Jordan Davis

Tampa Bay Bucs captain and legend Lavonte David joins Cam and Mark in an intradivision chat.

Cameron Jordan, Lavonte David, Mark Ingram II

Marcedes Lewis wrote this for Packers fans: ”I’m extremely proud to be a Packer and to be a part of this group.”

Marcedes Lewis

This week we’re chopping it up with the guy who was the No. 1 player in high school, No. 1 player in college, No. 1 pick in the draft, and of course Saints QB1, Jameis Winston.

Cameron Jordan, Jameis Winston, Mark Ingram II

Shaquem Griffin announces his retirement from the NFL: “Football was always Plan B.”

Shaquem Griffin

Five-star safety recruit Caleb Downs makes his college announcement with The Players’ Tribune. 

Caleb Downs

Alex Okafor has found his purpose in life: ‘I’ve channeled my grief into fulfilling what I believe is my true purpose.’

Alex Okafor
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Dion Dawkins wrote this for Buffalo: “I needed a few weeks before I could do this. I hope you all understand.”

Dion Dawkins

JaMarcus Russell opens up about losing himself and where he went from there.

JaMarcus Russell

To the media, he’s JaMarcus Russell. But he’ll always be Scooter Roo to those closest to him.

JaMarcus Russell

JaMarcus Russell never felt more alone than when he was playing in the league.

JaMarcus Russell

Tarik Cohen pens a letter to his younger self: “It’s almost like, for you, nothing can just be easy and work out and make everyone happy.”

Tarik Cohen

Ahead of the NFL Draft, Desmond Ridder pens a letter to general managers.

Desmond Ridder

On this episode of Blindsided, we welcome Kurt Warner.

Corey Hirsch, Dr. Diane McIntosh, Kurt Warner

A special message to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins from his mom ahead of the Super Bowl.

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