The NFL Players Podcast

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At the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, a panel of Walter Payton Man of the Year winners shared their experiences giving back to their communities with a room full of NFL sponsors. Cris Carter (the host), sits down with Thomas Davis, Troy Vincent, Andrew Whitworth and Nationwide CMO, Ramon Jones.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Ryan, sits down with 4x Super Bowl Champion, 1975 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 5x Pro Bowler, 1980 All-Decade Team member, and fellow CB, Mel Blount. Mel talks about being drafted to the Pittsburgh Steelers and how the team evolved throughout his time there. Logan and Mel bond over their views of the game, how cornerbacks play, and how the game has changed over the years. See omnystudio...

Special Episode: As first heard on 3 Way Pro from the 104-5 The Zone Podcast Network, Kevin Dyson leads a conversation with the NFL's Senior VP of Player Operations, Tracy Perlman. Tracy shares her journey from competitive dancing to her transition into the NFL corporate office. She highlights the willingness to pay your dues, maintaining relationships and how she engages community members in her...

Peanut Tillman sits down with 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowler, RGIII. Peanut and RGIII bond over the small hometown they both grew up in and RGIII shares how much of an influence Peanut was on his career. RGIII dives into his broadcasting career and the type of experience he wants to provide to his fans. They give their take on a few rules and plays, including Kenny Pickett's infa...

Peanut Tillman sits down with All Pro and 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year award recipient, Thomas Davis. Thomas dives into his advice for young athletes as they begin their recruiting processes and recounts his experience as a first round Draft pick. Peanut and Thomas share their unusual college recruiting stories as well as their philanthropic efforts that have helped drive positive changes in...

Peanut Tillman is joined by NFL Legend and former White House executive director, Scott Turner. Since hanging up his cleats, Scott spent time in the capital leading the Opportunity Zone and Revitalization project, focusing on building up poverty-stricken communities. Peanut and Scott bond over their experiences working in government and share how they've used their platforms to give back and effec...

Peanut Tillman sits down with 17x All Pro, 14x Pro Bowler, and Hall of Famer, Tony Gonzalez. Tony dives into his acting career to reveal the similarities between acting and playing football - and how acting isn't as easy as it looks.  Check out Tony's new show, "Long Slow Exhale," exclusively on Spectrum Originals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Ryan sits down with his wife, Ashley Ryan, for a special episode honoring Mother’s Day. From college sweethearts to loving spouses, they share how they continue to grow together both personally and professionally. Ashley fills us in on how she maintains independence while raising a family alongside an NFL player, and how she balances their lives with Logan’s demanding career. The...

Peanut Tillman sits down with Shaquem Griffin to unpack his unique journey to the NFL. They reminisce about their experiences at the NFL Combine and share stories of competing with their brothers. Shaquem, having only one hand, tells us how he dealt with adversity and doubt from coaches, and how he overcame these challenges to land a spot in the NFL.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Logan Ryan sits down with Pro Football Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion, All Pro, and fellow cornerback, Rod Woodson. Rod shares his old off-season routine, how he consistently maintained high performance, and how he applies those habits to his coaching style. The two CBs also exchange experiences about navigating the League as veteran players on younger rosters.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Logan Ryan sits down with NFL Legend and 2005 NFL MVP, Shaun Alexander. Shaun gives us an inside look to how he approached his MVP season, and shares who he believes are the best running backs right now. Beyond the field, Shaun also tells us what it's like to have 12 children (yes, 12) and opens up about his work with Café Momentum - a program to help steer children away from Juvenile Deten...

Aeneas Williams sits down with Super Bowl LIV champ and medical doctor, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. After graduating McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 2018, he became the only active player to bear the letters, "M.D." after his name. LDT describes the parallels between playing football and being a doctor, and shares the challenging decision he made in 2020 to step away from football and serve...

Logan Ryan is headed to the Bucs - but not before he sits down with former Giants teammate, Darnay Holmes. They talk game technique and unpack the idea of "cool” vs. masterful. Rooted in faith, Darnay tells us about his passion for giving back and advancing the opportunities for underprivileged children. The League is whatever you want it to be - and these cornerbacks are hoping to make it t...

Logan Ryan sits down with former teammate, Chandler Jones, to talk free agency, pass rushing, and their shared Super Bowl XLIX title. They reminisce about playing together in New England, the lessons they learned from the Patriots locker room, and maximizing their talent. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Super Bowl champ, a World Cup champ, and a Hall of Famer walk into a room... Aeneas Williams sits down with decorated athletes and power couple, Zach and Julie Ertz, to discuss how marriage between two athletes finds its balance. Zach and Julie tell us about their motivations, lifestyle, and overall life off of the field. They also share how they work to support each other, give back to the comm...

Logan Ryan sits down with Luke Kuechly and Jason Witten for a special Pro Bowl edition of the NFL Players Podcast. Between the two of them, Luke and Jason have a combined total of 18 Pro Bowls, and this year they were back - as captains and mentors. They fill us in on their experiences playing in the Pro Bowl, as well as their views on the game today and how it translates to athletes who hope to m...

Pro Football Hall of Famer, Eric Dickerson, sits down with Peanut Tillman to talk about his journey both in and out of football. Get a firsthand account of Dickerson’s ascent from the small town of Sealy, Texas, to the NFL, and ultimately to the Hall of Fame - with a few NFL records shattered along the way, of course. All of this and more recounted in detail in Dickerson's new book, Watch My Smoke...

Cam Jordan sits down with Logan Ryan to talk about being selected as their teams' Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees... and how Cam hates the cold weather. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From stocking shelves to the Super Bowl. Kurt Warner sits down with Peanut Tillman to talk about his journey to the NFL, as dramatized in his new movie, American Underdog. Warner fills us in on the process leading to the production of the movie, from finding the right producers to teaching Zach Levi how to throw a football. Get a unique behind the scenes look and a firsthand account of Warner's st...

Logan admires Aqib like he's Denzel Washington in Training Day. The two cornerbacks talk football, transition and using their platforms as podcast hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From winning Dancing with the Star to starting his own book series, Rashad Jennings has done it all. And he's willing to try anything new - with the exception of swimming. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles “Peanut” Tillman invites friend and former teammate, Roman Harper onto the NFL Players Podcast to connect about his second career as an analyst, community work, and their grid-iron days in 2015. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A common thread of adoption: Alec Ingold shares his story about growing up as an adopted, biracial kid in Wisconsin, and Logan Ryan talks about how he got involved with supporting animal adoption. Both Alec and Logan are highlighting their foundations, AdoptUSKids and Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation, through the NFL's My Cause My Cleats. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

Former NFL safeties Aeneas Williams and Corey Chavous reflect on the days when Williams mentored Chavous during his rookie year with the Arizona Cardinals. They discuss how they reunited as pro bowl selections after Chavous signed with the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL Players Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omny...