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.

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

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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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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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Stephen Hauschka on Seahawks Super Bowl culture + Pete Carroll pep talks 

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Super Bowl champion and international NFL ambassador Osi UmenyioraHarper for a powerful, wide‑ranging conversation about survival, gratitude, and the global rise of the NFL. Osi opens up about the medical emergency that put him in a coma for five days, and the clarity he gained on the other side. The guys dive into Osi’s groundbreaking work with the NFL International Player Pathway (IPP) program, his mission to expand the game across Africa and Europe, and the ripple effect of the NFL’s international games. It’s a vulnerable, inspiring, and global‑minded episode with one of the most influential voices in football today.

 

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 and Roman are joined by Super Bowl champion and international NFL ambassador Osi Umenyiora Harper for a powerful, wide‑ranging conversation about survival, gratitude, and the global rise of the NFL. Osi opens up about the medical emergency that put him in a coma for five days, and the clarity he gained on the other side. The guys dive into Osi&rsquo;s groundbreaking work with the NFL International Player Pathway (IPP) program, his mission to expand the game across Africa and Europe, and the ripple effect of the NFL&rsquo;s international games. It&rsquo;s a vulnerable, inspiring, and global‑minded episode with one of the most influential voices in football today.
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The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Osi Umenyiora on spending 5 days in a coma and his new life perspective + his work with NFL International Pathway Program  

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On the latest NFL: Players Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Steelers lineman–turned–YouTube craftsman influencer John Malecki, whose second act is as wild as his NFL journey. John takes us through his NFL journey of going undrafted, of being cut 13 times – and why the last one shocked him – to the glory of playing his lone NFL game in his hometown of Pittsburgh in front of his family. We then hear how his struggles with his transition from the game accidentally led to his second act as a social media influencer. John breaks down how his social media and YouTube following took off in 2018, and how his channels have grown to nearly a BILLION views behind his craftsman content.  He also shares how he helps other creators monetize their work.

 

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 and Roman are joined by former Steelers lineman&ndash;turned&ndash;YouTube craftsman influencer John Malecki, whose second act is as wild as his NFL journey. John takes us through his NFL journey of going undrafted, of being cut 13 times &ndash; and why the last one shocked him &ndash; to the glory of playing his lone NFL game in his hometown of Pittsburgh in front of his family. We then hear how his struggles with his transition from the game accidentally led to his second act as a social media influencer. John breaks down how his social media and YouTube following took off in 2018, and how his channels have grown to nearly a BILLION views behind his craftsman content. &nbsp;He also shares how he helps other creators monetize their work.
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The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

YouTube Star John Malecki on His 850 Million Views from Craftsman Content, Being Cut 13 Times, Playing His Lone NFL Game for His Hometown Steelers, and The Definition of a Yinzer

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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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