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The Cars–Country–Community Plan

Steelers wide receiver James Washington has a vision for retirement, and it includes restoring classic cars, bow-hunting and ranching. This is the rookie's Cars

The Art–Impact–Love Plan

I love the game. I’m dedicated to it completely. I give it my all. But, at the same time, football is not all that I am.

The Family–Foundation–Service Plan

Not only is Phillip Lindsay busy making headlines on the field as a rookie, but he’s also creating his vision for life after football.

Something Bigger

I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. It truly was the best decision that I ever made in my life.

Our Lives Depend on It

On November 6, we can demand better. For each one of us, for our families, for our neighbors. Vote.

The Things You Can Control

People call it the yips. It sounds almost silly, like a hiccup disorder. But it’s real, and it absolutely turned my life upside down.

Dear Mom

You’re always with me. Every time I take the field. Every time I hear your granddaughter laugh. Every time I pray. You’re always here.

It's Been a Long Two Years

"I know you got something like that in your life, and you’d probably sacrifice everything for it. Everybody’s got their own shit. Football is my shit. Tha

For My Brother, Edwin “Pound Cake” Jackson

A lot of people didn’t even know Edwin had been killed. And they definitely don’t know his story. I owe it to my brother to remedy that.

For Jordan

"Dear 2018 Maryland Terps football team, Ever since the final whistle of that truly incredible Week 1 victory over Texas, I’ve found myself thinking about yo

The 7 Best Players in the NFC South. Period.

"I’m going to do myself a favor and put myself at No. 8 here — take myself out of the conversation right off the bat. Because this division is stacked."

The 7 Best Players in the AFC North. Period.

I know a lot of people are gonna look at this one and be like, What? But hey, it’s my list. So Imma do what I want.

The 7 Best Players in the NFC North. Period.

I bet some of you might be wondering where Stefon Diggs is in my rankings. Well, let me tell you something about Stefon….

The 7 Best Players in the AFC West. Period.

I could have filled this whole list with Chargers, good as we got it right now. But I wanted to be fair, you know?

The Eight-Minute Lunch

When guys get cut, it usually doesn’t come as a surprise. You might be in denial of where you stand, but deep down, you know.

The Box

My father... he convinced a too-small African-American wannabe NFL quarterback to look at a picture on a cereal box and think, “Why not me?”

Destroy Doubt

When I was doing everything I could to create an opportunity for myself, I would remember what Grandma taught me.

Journey Into Self

I’m ready to admit that I’m okay with giving up the identity of “Julius the football player.” I’m O.K. with not being recognized as an NFL athlete — because I’m

Secret Weapon

“Wait,” she said. “James Walker ... you mean his father, right? Not Junior. Not my James.” She lowered the phone and started to sob. Then she told me my brother

Here's What's Actually Going On

I’m asking the Seahawks to do one of two things: Offer me an extension. Or trade me to a team that wants me to be part of their future.