On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast, Former All-Pro receivers Terrell Owens and Victor Cruz join Peanut and Roman. T.O. shares his fitness journey with the guys and, even at 50 years old, he mentions the possibility of playing in the newly-formed UFL. He also discusses his business ventures, and whether he can still run a 4.4 40-yard dash. Then, former NY Giants receiver aka “The People’s Champ” Victor Cruz joins the show. He talks about overcoming the odds to have a productive 6-year NFL career and the proudest moment of his playing career. He also shares how he was chosen to be mic’ed up for Super Bowl 46.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast, Former All-Pro receivers Terrell Owens and Victor Cruz join Peanut and Roman. T.O. shares his fitness journey with the guys and, even at 50 years old, he mentions the possibility of playing in the newly-formed UFL. He also discusses his business ventures, and whether he can still run a 4.4 40-yard dash. Then, former NY Giants receiver aka “The People’s Champ” Victor Cruz joins the show. He talks about overcoming the odds to have a productive 6-year NFL career and the proudest moment of his playing career. He also shares how he was chosen to be mic’ed up for Super Bowl 46.

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.

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Terrell Owens on staying in game shape at 50, Victor Cruz talks Super Bowl 46 memories

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper to discuss what it was like to catch passes from Tom Brady and how he became one of only eight wide receivers to win the Super Bowl MVP.

Deion breaks down why he was so successful in big games and shares his tips for staying focused when you’re underperforming. Then he explains why he decided to pursue coaching after football and how he ended up as the wide receivers coach at the University of Louisville.

Deion discusses the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on the college game and explains how developing a personal relationship with his players helps them on the field and keeps them committed to Louisville. He closes the interview with a deeply personal Mount Rushmore. In this episode, Deion takes you behind the scenes into the logistics of winning Super Bowl MVP and coaching a NCAA football team.

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, former Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper to discuss what it was like to catch passes from Tom Brady and how he became one of only eight wide receivers to win the Super Bowl MVP.
Deion breaks down why he was so successful in big games and shares his tips for staying focused when you&rsquo;re underperforming. Then he explains why he decided to pursue coaching after football and how he ended up as the wide receivers coach at the University of Louisville.
Deion discusses the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on the college game and explains how developing a personal relationship with his players helps them on the field and keeps them committed to Louisville. He closes the interview with a deeply personal Mount Rushmore. In this episode, Deion takes you behind the scenes into the logistics of winning Super Bowl MVP and coaching a NCAA football team.
The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Super Bowl MVP WR Deion Branch | NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Efe Obada for an honest, powerful conversation about one of the NFL’s most unlikely journeys. Efe shares how he went from working in a London warehouse to the Cowboys, the International Player Pathway program, and ultimately a 10‑year NFL career. Obada talks about discovering his self‑worth, falling in love with the physicality and brotherhood of the game, and how football saved his life. The conversation closes with Obada asking Peanut and Roman for advice on identity, relationships, trust, and money — a thoughtful look at life during and after football from a player who built his path the hard way.

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 Efe Obada for an honest, powerful conversation about one of the NFL&rsquo;s most unlikely journeys. Efe shares how he went from working in a London warehouse to the Cowboys, the International Player Pathway program, and ultimately a 10‑year NFL career. Obada talks about discovering his self‑worth, falling in love with the physicality and brotherhood of the game, and how football saved his life. The conversation closes with Obada asking Peanut and Roman for advice on identity, relationships, trust, and money &mdash; a thoughtful look at life during and after football from a player who built his path the hard way.
The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Former Panthers DE Efe Obada | NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast 

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper for a wide‑ranging, story‑packed conversation that spans five decades of football, family, broadcasting, and unexpected second acts. Dan reflects on still calling Chargers preseason games, his admiration for Justin Herbert, and how today’s protections would’ve added years to his own career. The guys dig into the evolution of the quarterback position, Fouts’ love for watching Drew Brees, and the full‑circle moment of giving Brees his Hall of Fame door knock. Dan shares vivid childhood memories of being a 49ers ball boy, working alongside his father Bob Fouts, meeting legends, and even getting yelled at by Dick Butkus on the sideline as a kid. The conversation closes with Fouts giving the show its flowers and revealing his cameo in The Waterboy — a perfect second‑act twist for a quarterback who’s lived multiple football lives.

It’s storytelling, history, humor, and legacy all in one — a masterclass from one of the game’s most respected voices.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper for a wide‑ranging, story‑packed conversation that spans five decades of football, family, broadcasting, and unexpected second acts. Dan reflects on still calling Chargers preseason games, his admiration for Justin Herbert, and how today&rsquo;s protections would&rsquo;ve added years to his own career. The guys dig into the evolution of the quarterback position, Fouts&rsquo; love for watching Drew Brees, and the full‑circle moment of giving Brees his Hall of Fame door knock. Dan shares vivid childhood memories of being a 49ers ball boy, working alongside his father Bob Fouts, meeting legends, and even getting yelled at by Dick Butkus on the sideline as a kid. The conversation closes with Fouts giving the show its flowers and revealing his cameo in The Waterboy &mdash; a perfect second‑act twist for a quarterback who&rsquo;s lived multiple football lives.
It&rsquo;s storytelling, history, humor, and legacy all in one &mdash; a masterclass from one of the game&rsquo;s most respected voices.

Chargers Hall of Fame QB Dan Fouts |NFL Players: Second Acts Podcast 

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