Coming Up...

I've been having a great time with this new project for NFLPE. I've got some really interesting stories coming up. This week I'm talking with Thomas Morstead, the punter from the New Orleans Saints who is involved with many programs supporting children in New Orleans.  Next week I'll have the McCourty brothers - defensive backs Jason and Devin, who play for the Titans and Patriots respectively and who have a foundation www.tacklesicklecell.org. Later in the month, I'll give you some insight into the work cornerback Chris Harris Jr. of the Broncos and his wife Leah are doing. www.chrisharrisjr.com.

And many more in the coming weeks and months.

I'm back!

I took a bit of a hiatus, but I'm back. My new gig is writing features for www.nflplayerengagement.com. This auxiliary site of the NFL is all about providing support, information and resources for those in, and affiliated with, the NFL as well as giving fans additional insight into the world of the NFL. Right now I am writing an ongoing series focusing on the charity work that both current and former players are involved with - in many cases it has become their life's work.

Here are my first five stories:

J.J. Watt is a force on and off the field

For Todd Herremans it's about neighbor helping neighbor

Heartbreaking diagnosis becomes life-changing mission

Cundiff family rallies to help fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer

Steve Weatherford making his mark