A Football Life

The Faces of Tebow

Ray Lewis

A look at Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, whose inspiration and leadership not only has a profound effect on his

Tom Coughlin

Profile of Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin, who has brought two Super Bowl championships to the “Big Apple” in the pa

Cleveland '95

The untold story of Bill Belichick's Cleveland Browns and a talented staff who rose from the ashes of the 1995 season.

Fearsome Foursome

The life and times of arguably the greatest defensive line in football history. A Football Life takes an in-depth look a

Steve McNair: A Football Life

A Football Life launches its sixth episode of the season, featuring the late, great Steve McNair.

Eddie DeBartolo, Jr.

Known to everyone in the 49ers family as “Mr. D.”, the beloved Eddie DeBartolo won the hearts of many in the city of

Chris Spielman

The inspiring story of former linebacker Chris Spielman and the strength of his family.

Jimmy Johnson

The career of Jimmy Johnson, best known for architecting the Dallas Cowboys’ success in 1992 and 1993.

John Riggins

A look at Hall of Famer John Riggins, whose smash-mouth style of running the football earned him the nickname “The Die

Barry Sanders

A Football Life series continues as the life and career of one of the best and most elusive runners in history is examin

Marcus Allen

A Football Life profiles the career of Marcus Allen, best known for his MVP performance against the Washington Redskins

The Immaculate Reception

In the epic conclusion of this year’s season of “A Football Life,” the most famous play in NFL history gets furthe

LaDainian Tomlinson

Don Shula

Darrelle Revis

Derrick Thomas

Steve Sabol

Matt Millen

Michael Strahan

Pat Summerall

Warren Sapp

Randall Cunningham

A Football Life honors the life and career of one of the most influential players of his time. Now 50, Cunningham is a b

Cris Carter

A Football Life honors the life and career of legendary wide receiver Cris Carter with an all access look at his inducti

The Forward Pass

2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the official arrival of the forward pass - the most significant rule change in the h

Steve Gleason

A Football Life honors the life of the former Saints star, now battling ALS.

The Great Wall of Dallas

A Football Life honors perhaps the most dominant offensive line in NFL history, who paved the way for Emmitt Smith and a

Houston '93

In 1993 the high-flying Houston Oilers fielded one of the most talented teams in football, expected by many to represent

Marty Schottenheimer

A Football Life honor's the life of the NFL's Ahab, a man who never quite caught his white whale, but put together one o

Vince Lombardi (1)

Part 1 of the Vince Lombardi story chronicles the legendary coach’s rise from his Brooklyn youth to the sidelines of L

Vince Lombardi (2)

Part 2 of the Vince Lombardi story details the final years of his life, from his three-peat in Green Bay to his brief te

Tiki & Ronde Barber

A Football Life chronicles the identical twins who dominated the game but ended their careers in very different ways.

Bill Parcells

A Football Life examines the career of legendary coach Bill Parcells.

Jerry Smith

Almost 50 years ago, a young tight end named Jerry Smith joined the Washington Redskins. After 13 seasons on the team, S

Jerry Rice

A Football Life chronicles the story of how an unrecruited small-town wide receiver became the Greatest Of All Time.

"Mean Joe" Greene

The life and times of Mean Joe Greene, foundation of the Steel Curtain and the first Pittsburgh Steeler to have his numb

Brandon Marshall

The inspiring story of Brandon Marshall, who has become the national face of borderline personality disorder and one of

Sean Taylor

The life and death of the Washington Redskins late, beloved all-pro safety Sean Taylor.

Warren Moon

Warren Moon was as physically gifted as any quarterback, but prejudices almost robbed him of opportunities until his tal

Eric Dickerson

The smooth, bespectacled Hall-of-Famer whose career was as distinctive as his running style.

Doug Flutie

The world said he was too small, however, Doug Flutie has left a giant imprint on the football world.

Terrell Davis

A look at the career of Terrell Davis, a two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the Broncos all-time rushing lead

Ricky Williams

A look at the life and career of Heisman Trophy-winning tailback Ricky Williams, who was drafted by the New Orleans Sain

Earl Campbell

A look at the life of Earl Campbell, a premiere running back at both the collegiate and professional levels. Earl won th

The Perfect Backfield

Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick, and Eugene ''Mercury'' Morris, the three running backs who led the Dolphins in the 1970s, reuni

Lyle Alzado

"Three Mile" Lyle Alzado became one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL and even fought Muhammad Ali, all while

Dick Butkus & Gale Sayers

A look at the careers of Bears greats Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers, who were drafted with back-to-back first-round picks

Roger Staubach

A look at the career of Roger Staubach, who won the Heisman Trophy for Navy in 1963 and went on to have a Hall of Fame c

Keenan McCardell & Jimmy Smith

A look at the careers of wide receivers Keenan McCardell and Jimmy Smith, who were known as "Thunder and Lightning" when

2006 Rose Bowl

The legacy of one of the greatest college football games ever played, the 2006 Rose Bowl that matched USC and Texas in a

Bill Walsh

Bill Walsh was knows as a genius but was also an insecure, tortured artist. After revolutionizing the NFL with the ``Tea

Joe Namath, part 1

Part 1 of the extraordinary life of Joe Namath. From his childhood in Beaver Falls, PA to Tuscaloosa and Bear Bryant to

Joe Namath, part 2

Part 2 of the extraordinary life of Joe Namath, from the high of the Super Bowl III to the lows of a life lived too hard

Christian Okoye

The story of Christian Okoye, football's Nigerian Nightmare, who left an indelible impression on the game and his oppone

Dexter Manley

The rise, fall, and redemption of Dexter Manley, one of the most dominant and beloved players in Washington history. Kno

Jerome Bettis

A profile of running back Jerome Bettis, who went from Detroit to Notre Dame, Los Angeles to Pittsburgh and finally to t

Terrell Owens

A profile of Terrell Owens, one of the most talented and polarizing players in NFL history.

Alan Page

One of the most impressive careers in pro football history was just the beginning for the great Alan Page.

Steve Largent

A profile of NFL Hall of Famer and former congressman Steve Largent.

Dick Vermeil

A profile of coach Dick Vermeil, who took three separate teams to the playoffs and won Super bowl XXXIV with the Rams.

Paul Brown

A profile of Hall of Fame coach Paul Brown, who built the Cleveland Browns into a championship team in the 1940s and hel

Mike Singletary

A profile of Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, the centerpiece of the famed Chicago Bears defense of the mid-1980s.

Charles Haley

A profile of Hall of Fame coach Paul Brown, who built the Cleveland Browns into a championship team in the 1940s and hel

Bruce Arians

The extraordinary story of the lifelong assistant turned overnight success who has led the Arizona Cardinals back into c

Marshall Faulk

One of most exciting and dynamic players in NFL history, Marshall Faulk rose from the streets of New Orleans to launch t

Curtis Martin

The inspiring story of Curtis Martin, who rose from the streets of Pittsburgh to become a Hall of Fame running back.

Rodney Harrison

One of football’s greatest safeties and one of its most controversial players remains a vital and passionate voice of

Chad Johnson

The unpredictable life of the endzone dancing, trash talking, name-changing receiver who was "always open".

Steve Young

The long climb to the top for Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, as told by Young himself through excerpts from his a

Brett Favre

This fall "A Football Life" returns for its sixth season featuring some of the most memorable personalities to play the

Pat Tillman

The extraordinary life and legacy of the Arizona Cardinal who left the NFL to defend his country after 9/11.

Michael Vick

The most exciting player of his generation relives his rise, fall and long road to redemption.

Jim Brown

Steve Smith Sr.

Chuck Noll

Troy Aikman

Charles Woodson

Kevin Greene

The story of the boisterous sackmaster who blitzed his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Dan Marino

The singular talent and legacy of Hall of Famer Dan Marino, The Quarterback’s Quarterback.

Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith makes an indelible impact on the game of football and builds a case as the greatest running back of all tim

John Madden

The many football lives of Raiders Hall of Fame coach, broadcaster, commercial star and video game pioneer John Madden.

Wes Welker

Undersized and unwanted, Wes Welker overcomes obstacles to re-define the role of the slot receiver in the NFL.

Sam Mills

He was once deemed too short to play in the NFL, but Sam Mills became an All-Pro and built a legacy that still looms lar

Jim Kelly

How does a man emerge a champion after a life filled with loss? Leading the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowls i

Larry Fitzgerald

The globetrotting journey of Larry Fitzgerald a man who’s caught more than 1,000 passes, scored more than 100 touchdow

Eddie George

Eddie George played football for his father. After a brilliant career at Ohio State and with the Tennessee Titans, he st

Joe Gibbs

Hall of Fame Head Coach Joe Gibbs tries to balance his personal and professional life while building the NFL’s most di

Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones works his way up from greeter at his parents grocery store in Little Rock, Arkansas to become the only activ

Aeneas Williams

Aeneas Williams’ long journey from college walk-on to Hall of Fame defensive back to pastor in Ferguson, Missouri.

John Randle

Passed over by every NFL team, John Randle's madcap antics vault the undrafted free agent from rags to riches and stardo

Lynn Swann & John Stallworth

Two different personalities, two separate paths, one shared drive for greatness: the rivalry, friendship and artistry of

Carson Palmer

The golden boy with the golden arm won the Heisman Trophy at USC and was the first overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft. I

Lawrence Taylor

L.T. has been in the spotlight from the moment he stepped into the NFL, and as destructive as he was on the field as one

Tony Romo

The story of how a perfectionist with a love for sports went from small-town Wisconsin to become the face of America's T

Willie McGinest

He played for a high school known for producing NFL players. At USC he became an All American. And he helped turn the Ne

Brian Dawkins

He was known as Weapon X on the field, but he was a gentle family man off it. A Football Life: Brian Dawkins looks at th

Dwight Clark

The story of the former 49ers wide receiver who thought he wouldn't make the team, but went on to make "The Catch," argu

Bill Cowher

He grew up in a Pittsburgh suburb, and as the Steelers head coach he won eight division titles and a Super Bowl champion

Mike Holmgren

He led two franchises to the Super Bowl and did something no coach had done in Green Bay since Vince Lombardi--win a tit

Cris Collinsworth

First, he transformed from a gangly, rail-thin, 6-foot-5 Florida high school sprint champion to a star receiver for the

Doug Williams

He grew up without running water in rural Louisiana. He played quarterback in an era when few African Americans did, ove

Thurman Thomas

The Thurmanator led the NFL in total yards from scrimmage four straight seasons and scored a touchdown in four straight

Terry Bradshaw

A Hall of Famer who won four Super Bowls as the Steelers quarterback and still enjoys his football life today after 35 y

Tony Gonzalez

He described himself as the worst player on his youth football team, but he became the NFL's all-time leader in receptio

Nick Saban

James Harrison

Calvin Johnson

Drew Pearson

John Lynch

Joe Theismann

Rod Woodson

Edgerrin James

Julian Edelman

Franco Harris

The 1972 Miami Dolphins

DeMarcus Ware

DeMarcus Ware's presence on the field was remarkable. This week, “A Football Life” tells the story of this Hall of F