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Hall of Fame TE Ozzie Newsome was the first black general manager in NFL history! Newsome, the architect of two Ravens Super Bowl teams, is possibly the most impactful NFL executive of the past 20 years.
#AfroFirsts
#BHM
This March, we are featuring Former Players in Medicine. First up is Doctor
@MyronRolle
. After his time in the NFL, Rolle decided to pursue his dream of being a neurosurgeon. He graduated from FSU College of Medicine in '17 & is now a Senior Neurosurgery Resident at Harvard/MGH.
Congratulations
@_BigBen7
on a LEGENDARY 18 year career! You were one of the greatest QB's to ever play the game and its only a matter of time until you get your gold jacket. In the meantime, we cannot wait to see how you quarterback this next chapter of your life! Enjoy!
Today we mourn the loss of Ronald Powell- a father, a brother, and a son who was loved and cherished by so many. We send comfort to all those who knew Ronald.
#RIP
Huge congrats to
@ThomasDavisSDTM
on a illustrious 16 year career! Your work on the field made you great, but your impact in the community made you LEGENDARY! We appreciate all of the work you put in and cant wait to see what you do next!
#FormerPlayerHighlight
Samkon Gado is now an ENT doctor! Dr. Gado's next goal is to start a non-profit, called The Jonah Inheritance. His goal is to change the healthcare infrastructure in his home country of Nigeria by incentivizing physicians to stay & practice medicine there.
Former Dolphins WR Brennan Marion is the current OC for UNLV. He was the WR coach when Jordan Addison won the Biletnikoff award at Pitt. In college, Brennan broke the NCAA single season record for yards per catch (31.9). That record still stands today.
@BrennanMarion4
Former player
@LaVarArrington
comes from 3 generations of veterans and has recently raised funds/donated to a cause very close to his heart. This donation will allow Veterans’ organizations to assist more service members in the future. 🇺🇸
#FormerPlayerHighlight
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mario Henderson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest In Peace.
Congratulations
@ALevine41
on a fantastic 12 year career! You were able to experience tremendous success in your football career and we look forward to you continuing that in the next chapter of your life! Continue to be great!
We’re excited to present Raising the Bar: NFL Players in Law.
While in the middle of his storied career with the Vikings & Bears,
@ACPage_77
earned a J.D. from the U of Minnesota Law School in ‘78. He has since worked as an Associate Justice of the MN Supreme Court from ‘93-‘15.
We conclude our AAPI Heritage Month player highlights with one of the best to ever play at QB, Roman Gabriel. In his 16 year career with the Rams and Eagles, Gabriel passed for 29,444 yards. He also made history as the first NFL quarterback of Filipino-American descent.
Former St. Louis Rams RB, Antonio Pittman, is now going into his 8th year as a firefighter. Drafted in 2007, Pittman is currently a full-time firefighter while also helping young athletes bridge the gap between sports and find a career in firefighting.
#FormerPlayersOnFire
We're celebrating Black History month by highlighting some of our most influential NFL players and coaches! Our union would not be here today without the late, GREAT Gene Upshaw; a man of integrity and morality. Read about the legacy of Gene here
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tim Lester. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest In Peace.
Congratulations
@joehaden23
on an legendary 12 year career! You have made a big time impact on the field and we now look forward to seeing what you do next off the field. Best wishes in your next chapter. 👏
We crunched the numbers and came up with the current top 5 NCAA schools with the most former NFL player alum.
Did your alma mater make the 🔝 5 cut?
#nflpafraternity
Congrats to
@mccourtytwins
on an impactful 13 year career. Your success on the field has been incredible to watch and we look forward to seeing what you do next in your journey. 💪
#NFLPAFraternity
Congratulations
@BenjaminSWatson
on an unforgettable 16 year career and your leadership on Executive Committee! We wish you the best with your future endeavors and look forward to seeing what you do next.
#NFLPAFraternity
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Hess Hempstead. After retiring from the Detroit Lions, he was a fixture at events and Charlotte Chapter activities, always with a smile and willingness to help his
#NFLPAFraternity
and community. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Today's
#FormerPlayerHighlight
is
@EarlBBennett
. In December, Earl received his doctorate in philosophy from the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the U of Houston. He now works at Vanderbilt University helping players prepare for careers after football.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Charles Johnson. Charles was a first-round draft pick, played nine seasons and helped the Steelers win Super Bowl XXXVI. He will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched.
#RIP
Our next
#ThenAndNow
feature is
@ChrisJohnson28
. Chris is the owner of "Just Love Coffee Cafe". He is also a recent graduate of East Carolina University!
Deshawntee ‘Ironhead’ Gallon has gone from tackling running backs to tackling fires. Following his time with the Cardinals and Eagles, Gallon is now serving as a firefighter/AEMT with the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department.
#FormerPlayersOnFire
@IronheadGallon
🔥
Our next AAPI player highlight is
@PapaThrow
, the first Samoan QB to play in the NFL. Jack earned the nickname "the Throwin' Samoan" while breaking numerous records at Washington State. Thompson played six seasons in the league, four with the Bengals and two with the Buccaneers.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Chris Doleman. His accomplishments and legacy endure, especially with the generations of players he impacted - past, present, and future. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends, teammates, and family.
We are devastated by the passing of Courtney Hall JD/MBA. He was a former player rep and a force on the field, as well as a leader off the field in his post-football career. Gone way too soon.
#RIP
Congratulations
@ChrisHogan_15
on a awesome 10 year career! You experienced so much success in your career and we look forward to seeing you continue that in your next chapter!
'If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.' - Martin Luther King Jr.
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Today, we honor the life of MLK Jr. His voice and legacy will continue on for generations to come.
#MLKDay
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@Asiatafive4
is a former Dolphins & Bills OL/OG. Following his NFL career, Isaac joined the Provo City Police Department & eventually the Herriman Police Department. In June, he transitioned into coaching & is currently a GA for the University of Utah & is pursuing his Master's.
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@mccourtytwins
and
@Jasonmccourty
are helping kids fight a familiar off-field battle. The McCourtys created Tackle Sickle Cell, a campaign to bring awareness to the disease that causes red blood cell disorders, not long after they began their NFL careers.
#FormerPlayerHighlight
The journey into medicine for Dr. Hughes began as a football & track star at Alcorn State University while also earning his degree in nursing. After the NFL, he then pursued his MD, was honored with the title of Chief Resident & will soon be a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist.
#TBT
- Alan Page: Defender of the Constitution.
HOFer, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, Medal of Freedom Recipient and more - Alan Page wrote the script for being a renaissance man. We celebrate his achievements this Black History Month. We're more than players.
#BHM
@ACPage_77
We are deeply saddened at the passing of Kevin Greene. Whether you played with him, against him, for him, or simply watched him dominate, the impact he made on the game can never be forgotten.
#RIP
to an icon
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the sudden passing of Demaryius Thomas. Throughout his ten seasons, he was a beloved teammate and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
#RIP
Chris Carr is our next former player who is Raising the Bar. After a long and successful career as a cornerback/kick returner in the league, Chris went on to earn a J.D. from George Washington University Law School in 2017. He is now an Attorney at Zeman and Petterson, PLLC. 💼
As NFLPA President from 2008 until 2012,
@KevinMawae
led players through the sudden passing of their fearless leader Gene Upshaw, the 2011 NFL lockout and the CBA negotiations that followed, attending almost every negotiation session despite being retired.
#NFLPATrailblazer
A Raiders great, Gene Upshaw was elected to the Pro Football HOF in '87 + the NFL's All-Time 75th Anniversary team. He served as NFLPA President from '80-'83 before being selected as Executive Director. He led the NFLPA to many “firsts,” + established NFL Players Inc. +
@yourpaf
.
Our next
#ThenAndNow
is
@HAbdullah39
! After a successful career with the Chiefs and Vikings, Husain has started a logistics company that services Amazon. He also assists others in starting their own businesses and enjoys coaching youth football.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort & convenience but where he stands at times of challenge & controversy.'
Today we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His leadership has inspired positive change for generations to come.
Please say a prayer for Chris Doleman, he’s has surgery today to remove a brain tumor. A great teammate and friend for the 7 yrs we played together. An awesome person. Thinking about you buddy. God bless
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Tony Siragusa. Tony was a beloved teammate, charismatic broadcaster and Super Bowl Champion. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
#RIPGoose
This week's
#FormerPlayerHighlight
is
@JOEL9ONE
! Chris kicked off a new initiative at Charlottesville High School helping provide kids with winter coats and other essentials, so they may focus on school. Keep up the amazing work!
August is
#ArtistAppreciation
month, so we're taking the time to highlight former players who have become artists across a variety of genres who move and inspire us. Next up is former player turned Academy Award winning director, writer and producer
@MatthewACherry
The NFLPA and our fraternity are mourning the loss of a great man. George Taliaferro was an icon, trailblazer, advocate, and a friend. We will miss him terribly. RIP
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tarvaris Jackson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
This week's
#FormerPlayerHighlight
is Braylon Edwards. Braylon heroically stepped in and saved the life of an 80-year-old man who was being attacked in the locker room at a suburban Detroit YMCA. We celebrate you
@OfficialBraylon
! 🙌
To kick off AAPI Heritage Month, we are excited to highlight
@KevinMawae
. In addition to an impressive 8 Pro Bowl selections, Kevin was the first AAPI player to be elected NFLPA President. In 2019, he made history again as the first Native Hawaiian to be inducted into the HOF.
As the first Polynesian player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, Junior Seau established an incredible legacy that was highlighted by his passionate playing style. In 1994, Seau was also named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
Congrats to
@HighRizer22
on an unbelievable 14 year career! You accomplished many amazing things in the NFL and we know you will do even more in this next phase of your life. We look forward to being a part of it!
Former Cardinal & Bronco,
@snakestakes
, is now a co-founder of Mycolove Farm. The farm sells locally grown medicinal mushrooms, culinary mushrooms, & mushroom extracts. Mycolove Farm is located just outside of Denver & was EST in 2021.🍄
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#NFLPAFraternity
#FormerPlayerHighlight
with
@MatthewACherry
! The former NFL wide receiver won an Academy Award, taking home the statue for best animated short film, “Hair Love.”
"Hair Love was done because we wanted to see more representation in animation, and we wanted to normalize black hair”
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Ronnie Hillman. He was a beloved father, teammate, son, brother & friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
#RIP
We are deeply saddened at the passing of Mike Pitts. Mike spent twelve years in the NFL for the
@AtlantaFalcons
,
@Eagles
, &
@Patriots
. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
#RIP
Congratulations to Ali Marpet on an amazing 7 year career. You were a great player who continued to get better throughout your career. We cant wait to see that continued growth in this next phase of your life! Good luck in your future endeavors!
Our next
#FormerPlayerHighlight
is
@87ed
&
@notoriousmax25
! Ed and his son Max lead UNC Bears as head coach & offensive coordinator. Ed's son Dylan also plays quarterback for the team. A true family affair!
For years,
@JohnFina
was an anchor on the OL and protecting QBs. Nowadays, he is working with Thales Cloud Protection and Licensing Solutions to provide data protection and keep businesses safe from threats in the ever-changing world of technology.
#FormerPlayerEntrepreneurs
We mourn the passing of Floyd Little while celebrating his life and legacy.
He will be remembered as an NFL Rushing Leader, 3x All-American at
@CuseFootball
, and Pro Football Hall of Famer as well as a beloved friend, teammate, and mentor.
#RIP
to The Franchise
Todays
#FormerPlayerHighlight
is
@jellyrollkidney
! Lional was diagnosed w/ end-stage kidney failure Jan. 2020 & has been searching for a new kidney since. Dalton will continue spreading awareness about the severity of the disease & the importance of donating organs if possible.
It is with heavy hearts we bid farewell to an extraordinary athlete & Super Bowl champion; Clark Haggans. He left an incredible mark on the field & captivated fans with his talent & unwavering dedication. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends & teammates.