NFL Players: Second Acts

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  • 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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  • Izell Reese talks playing with Cowboys DB legends, Bringing flag football to 2028 Olympics and college sports

    Izell Reese talks playing with Cowboys DB legends, Bringing flag football to 2028 Olympics and college sports
    May 7 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome former defensive back turned flag football pioneer Izell Reese to the show. Izell shares his journey from undrafted free agent out of University of Alabama-Birmingham to playing with guys like Deion Sanders, Darren Woodson, and Super Bowl MVP Larry Brown on the Dallas Cowboys. Izell later shares details of the brawl versus the San Francisco 49ers sparked by Terrell Owens touchdown celebrations at midfield. Izell has become a pioneer in his second act as a champion of flag football and shares the success stories bringing the sport to college athletics, championing the game for young girls, and what we can expect when flag football is unveiled at the 2028 Summer Olympics.

    The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.

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    40 mins
  • Warrick Dunn talks move from Falcons player to team’s ownership group, pulling families out of poverty, being a 180 lb. workhorse

    Warrick Dunn talks move from Falcons player to team’s ownership group, pulling families out of poverty, being a 180 lb. workhorse
    Apr 30 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl running back Warrick Dunn joins Peanut and Roman. Warrick describes the meetings he had with Falcons owner Arthur Blank that led to Warrick joining the team’s ownership group. He also discusses his work to eradicate generational poverty by building homes for families in need through his Warrick Dunn Charities. Warrick describes dealing with the tragic death of his mother as a child and parenting his younger siblings while playing in the NFL. Warrick also shares highlights from his playing days, including the Falcons 2002 playoff win over the Packers, and the biggest plays of his career.

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    49 mins
  • Marty Lyons talks playing for Bear Bryant, the Jim Kelly fight, serving terminally ill children

    Marty Lyons talks playing for Bear Bryant, the Jim Kelly fight, serving terminally ill children
    Apr 23 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Jets defensive tackle Marty Lyons joins Peanut and Roman. Marty discusses what it was like to play for legendary Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, and he takes inside the famous goal line stand against Penn St. in the 1979 Sugar Bowl to win the National Championship. Marty then tells stories of playing his entire career with the Jets, being part of the New York Sack Exchange, and what led to his infamous fight with Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly. Later, Marty shares his favorite stories during his time as a Jets radio announcer, the work he’s done to help restore athletic fields at HBCUs, and his passion for supporting terminally ill children.

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    46 mins

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