In the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Peanut and Roman sit down with Shawne Merriman, the 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year. Shawne shares stories from his NFL days, including a memorable rookie dinner that left him with a $32,000 bill. He also talks about the injuries that eventually led to his retirement and how he found a new passion in MMA and started his own company called Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. And in a fun twist, Peanut challenges Roman to a fight, and Shawne is ready to make it happen!

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3:32 - Shawne tells his welcome to the NFL moment

4:43 - Shawne tells story about being stuck with a $32k bill

10:11 - Shawne talking about his dominant first three years in the NFL

11:59 - Shawne talks about playing 2007 with torn knee ligaments

16:15 - Shawne talks about the hit with Kevin Mawae hitting him in the knee that started his knee issues

17:13 - Shawne talks about getting a lot of tests while playing well

19:11 - Shawne on when he knew it was time to retire

23:40 - Shawne on the former player who challenged him to a fight on radio row - Kyle Turley

25:37 - Shawne on how he got into the MMA industry

27:17 - Shawne talks about his MMA league Lights Out Xtreme Fighting

31:02 - Shawne on the lessons he’s learned when starting his own company

32:32 - Shawne on how finding a passion in MMA has helped him in his transition

33:53 - Shawne’s advice for players interested in getting into MMA

38:08 - Shawne talks about how he knocked out 4 players in a high school game

40:18 - Shawne talks about when the Lights Out dance started

44:22 - Shawne shares who is on his personal Mount Rushmore

47:15 - Shawne on who he would want to battle in a cage match

NOTE: Time codes are approximate

In the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Peanut and Roman sit down with Shawne Merriman, the 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year. Shawne shares stories from his NFL days, including a memorable rookie dinner that left him with a $32,000 bill. He also talks about the injuries that eventually led to his retirement and how he found a new passion in MMA and started his own company called Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. And in a fun twist, Peanut challenges Roman to a fight, and Shawne is ready to make it happen!
Time codes:
3:32 - Shawne tells his welcome to the NFL moment
4:43 - Shawne tells story about being stuck with a $32k bill
10:11 - Shawne talking about his dominant first three years in the NFL
11:59 - Shawne talks about playing 2007 with torn knee ligaments
16:15 - Shawne talks about the hit with Kevin Mawae hitting him in the knee that started his knee issues
17:13 - Shawne talks about getting a lot of tests while playing well
19:11 - Shawne on when he knew it was time to retire
23:40 - Shawne on the former player who challenged him to a fight on radio row - Kyle Turley
25:37 - Shawne on how he got into the MMA industry
27:17 - Shawne talks about his MMA league Lights Out Xtreme Fighting
31:02 - Shawne on the lessons he’s learned when starting his own company
32:32 - Shawne on how finding a passion in MMA has helped him in his transition
33:53 - Shawne’s advice for players interested in getting into MMA
38:08 - Shawne talks about how he knocked out 4 players in a high school game
40:18 - Shawne talks about when the Lights Out dance started
44:22 - Shawne shares who is on his personal Mount Rushmore
47:15 - Shawne on who he would want to battle in a cage match
NOTE: Time codes are approximate

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

Shawne Merriman: NFL to MMA, a $32K team dinner, how he got "Lights Out" nickname

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