NFL-hopeful, Rob Long, had his football career cut short when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Now in remission, Rob has since founded Uplifting Athletes to support and inspire the rare disease community. New York Giants punter, Riley Dixon, sits down with Rob, his former teammate at Syracuse, to talk about their work with this community.

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NFL-hopeful, Rob Long, had his football career cut short when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Now in remission, Rob has since founded Uplifting Athletes to support and inspire the rare disease community. New York Giants punter, Riley Dixon, sits down with Rob, his former teammate at Syracuse, to talk about their work with this community. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.
Follow @nflplayerspodcast for updates and new episodes.

The NFL Players Podcast

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 Tampa Bay Buccaneer, 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. Follow @nflplayerspodcast for updates and new episodes.

The NFL Players Podcast is a candid, unscripted series sharing the stories and personal journeys of NFL players&ndash; as told by the players. Hosted by Tampa Bay Buccaneer, 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. Follow @nflplayerspodcast for updates and new episodes.

New York Giants punter, Riley DIxon, talks through his work with Uplifting Athletes and the rare disease community

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At the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, a panel of Walter Payton Man of the Year winners shared their experiences giving back to their communities with a room full of NFL sponsors. Cris Carter (the host), sits down with Thomas Davis, Troy Vincent, Andrew Whitworth and Nationwide CMO, Ramon Jones. 

At the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, a panel of Walter Payton Man of the Year winners shared their experiences giving back to their communities with a room full of NFL sponsors. Cris Carter (the host), sits down with Thomas Davis, Troy Vincent, Andrew Whitworth and Nationwide CMO, Ramon Jones.

27. NFL Draft - Man of the Year Panel

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Logan Ryan, sits down with 4x Super Bowl Champion, 1975 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 5x Pro Bowler, 1980 All-Decade Team member, and fellow CB, Mel Blount. Mel talks about being drafted to the Pittsburgh Steelers and how the team evolved throughout his time there. Logan and Mel bond over their views of the game, how cornerbacks play, and how the game has changed over the years.

Logan Ryan, sits down with 4x Super Bowl Champion, 1975 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 5x Pro Bowler, 1980 All-Decade Team member, and fellow CB, Mel Blount. Mel talks about being drafted to the Pittsburgh Steelers and how the team evolved throughout his time there. Logan and Mel bond over their views of the game, how cornerbacks play, and how the game has changed over the years.

26. Mel Blount's take on the evolution of football

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Special Episode: As first heard on 3 Way Pro from the 104-5 The Zone Podcast Network, Kevin Dyson leads a conversation with the NFL's Senior VP of Player Operations, Tracy Perlman. Tracy shares her journey from competitive dancing to her transition into the NFL corporate office. She highlights the willingness to pay your dues, maintaining relationships and how she engages community members in her role with the NFL.

Special Episode: As first heard on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-the-pro-way/id1572511816">3 Way Pro</a> from the 104-5 The Zone Podcast Network, Kevin Dyson leads a conversation with the NFL's Senior VP of Player Operations, Tracy Perlman. Tracy shares her journey from competitive dancing to her transition into the NFL corporate office. She highlights the willingness to pay your dues, maintaining relationships and how she engages community members in her role with the NFL.

25. Kevin Dyson talks with SVP of NFL Player Operations, Tracy Perlman

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New York Giants punter, Riley DIxon, talks through his work with Uplifting Athletes and the rare disease community

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