As a kid, Adrian Peterson got the nickname "All Day" (A.D.) because he was always on the go. As an adult, teammates still call him A.D., because he never stops working. Adrian's tremendous… More →
Football Heroes Making a Difference
Discover how football's biggest stars make an impact on and off the field in these new additions to the best-selling Football Heroes Making a Difference series. Kids will follow their favorite players as they break NFL records and win Super Bowls while also donating time and money to help improve the lives of less-fortunate children and adults.
Success in the NFL came early and often for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. In 2004, Ben was named the NFL Rookie of the Year, and the next season he became the youngest… More →
Brett Favre has achieved many things during his time in the NFL: MVP awards, numerous passing records, and a Super Bowl championship. Yet through all his success, Brett never forgot the… More →
As a hard-hitting All-Pro linebacker for the Chicago Bears, Brian Urlacher can strike fear into the hearts of the opposing team’s running backs. Off the field, however, Urlacher shows a… More →
Colin Kaepernick has been wowing his fans and teammates since he became the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in 2012. That season, he led the Niners all the way to Super Bowl… More →
Since he entered the NFL in 1999, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Donovan McNabb has proven to be one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league. His powerful throwing arm and superior… More →
When Joe Flacco joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2008, the rookie thought he would have to wait a long time to show off his skills. That didn’t happen. First the team’s starting quarterback got More →
As a football-crazed kid growing up in Texas, LaDainian Tomlinson (LT) idolized Dallas Cowboy star running back Emmitt Smith. When LT was 13 years old, he got the thrill of a lifetime when he More →
In 2009, Larry Fitzgerald established himself as one of the NFL's best players when he led the Arizona Cardinals to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. The hard work and passion Larry… More →
Mark Sanchez is a hero both on and off the football field. One of the NFL's best young quarterbacks, he led the York Jets to the AFC Championship Game in each of his first two seasons. When… More →
Matt Hasselbeck is a leader on and off the football field. As the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, Matt is a three-time Pro Bowl selection who has led his team all the way to… More →
Many people consider Peyton Manning to be the NFL's greatest active quarterback. He led the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl victory in 2007, and has earned more MVP awards than any other… More →