On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks joins hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper for a discussion far beyond football. Brooks explains his work as an NFL appeals officer and the mentorship the position has allowed him to carry out. Brooks also reflects on the significance of receiving the first ever Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Later, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer lists his personal Mount Rushmore, which includes his old coach, Tony Dungy.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks joins hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper for a discussion far beyond football. Brooks explains his work as an NFL appeals officer and the mentorship the position has allowed him to carry out. Brooks also reflects on the significance of receiving the first ever Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Later, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer lists his personal Mount Rushmore, which includes his old coach, Tony Dungy.

On the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends about how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron…and use it to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination! Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.

On the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends about how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron…and use it to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination! Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.

NFL Players: Second Acts

The NFL Players Podcast is a candid, unscripted series sharing the stories and personal journeys of NFL players– as told by the players. Hosted by captain of the New York Giants, Logan Ryan, Legend and Walter Payton Man of the Year recipient Charles "Peanut" Tillman, and Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams, new episodes are released on Wednesdays.
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The best morning show on sports television is now a daily podcast. GMFB sets the narrative and agenda for everything from the NFL Draft to Training Camp to Kickoff. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Peter Schrager, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Sherree Burruss are talking all things football 12 months a year on GMFB. Be sure to catch Good Morning Football on NFL Network weekdays at 8:00 AM ET.

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Derrick Brooks on his work as an NFL appeals officer, carrying the legacy of Walter Payton & his Mt. Rushmore of life influences

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In this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl QB Robert Griffin III - a.k.a. “RG3” - joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Robert explains how he got his nickname, what it was like setting records his rookie year, and how he fits into the era of Black quarterbacks who continued to evolve the position in the NFL. RG3 also talks about why he decided to retire in 2020, but how he’s stayed in playing shape in case he gets a Philip Rivers-type call from a team. We hear Robert’s “welcome to the media moment,” his seamless transition from football to broadcasting, and what he’s learned about managing media controversies.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

In this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl QB Robert Griffin III - a.k.a. &ldquo;RG3&rdquo; - joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Robert explains how he got his nickname, what it was like setting records his rookie year, and how he fits into the era of Black quarterbacks who continued to evolve the position in the NFL. RG3 also talks about why he decided to retire in 2020, but how he&rsquo;s stayed in playing shape in case he gets a Philip Rivers-type call from a team. We hear Robert&rsquo;s &ldquo;welcome to the media moment,&rdquo; his seamless transition from football to broadcasting, and what he&rsquo;s learned about managing media controversies. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Robert Griffin III on staying ready for an NFL team, Angel Reese Backlash  and his Dream of Calling a Super Bowl 

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson to talk about life after football and his transition from elite playmaker to head coach at Delaware St. University. DeSean opens up about his unorthodox coaching style, the moment he realized coaching was his next calling, and the challenges of building confidence in his first year leading a program. He also discusses battling for accolades amongst receivers like Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, A.J. Green and others. Plus, we hear where DeSean compares to Jerry Rice in NFL history. 

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson to talk about life after football and his transition from elite playmaker to head coach at Delaware St. University. DeSean opens up about his unorthodox coaching style, the moment he realized coaching was his next calling, and the challenges of building confidence in his first year leading a program. He also discusses battling for accolades amongst receivers like Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, A.J. Green and others. Plus, we hear where DeSean compares to Jerry Rice in NFL history. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

DeSean Jackson’s Second Act No One Expected: College Football Head Coach + Being one of the Greatest Deep Threats in NFL History  

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Hall of Famer John Lynch sits down for an incredible conversation about the hits, the legends, and the moments that defined his iconic football career. Lynch shares what it meant to be a hard-hitting safety in the NFL, the influence Bill Walsh had on his career at Stanford, and what he learned from Ronnie Lott about how to hit hard. He explains how he got back into the game as an executive, why he misses the wins and losses, and how John Elway helped give him his start in football operations.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Hall of Famer John Lynch sits down for an incredible conversation about the hits, the legends, and the moments that defined his iconic football career. Lynch shares what it meant to be a hard-hitting safety in the NFL, the influence Bill Walsh had on his career at Stanford, and what he learned from Ronnie Lott about how to hit hard. He explains how he got back into the game as an executive, why he misses the wins and losses, and how John Elway helped give him his start in football operations.
The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Hall of Famer John Lynch on the Call with Kyle Shanahan that led to his GM job, Choosing the NFL over MLB, Hitting Advice from Ronnie Lott 

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Derrick Brooks on his work as an NFL appeals officer, carrying the legacy of Walter Payton & his Mt. Rushmore of life influences

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