Ronnie Stanley is staying positive and helping dogs get adopted.While waiting to heal, Stanley is using his talents to help dogs and people.By Faith on the Field Staff, December 16, 2021Ronnie Stanley was a first-round offensive tackle, number 6 overall, by the Baltimore Ravens in 2016. He was an All-Pro in 2019 helping Lamar Jackson, earn NFL MVP Honors that season. Stanley’s 2020 season was cut short by an ankle injury. He played only one game this year before he had season-ending ankle surgery last month. During this time, Ronnie has had to lean on the support of other guys …

RG3 Believes God Guides Your Steps as You’re Moving Your FeetRobert Griffin III knows God will guide, but you’ve got to do your part.By Faith on the Field Staff, December 2, 2021Robert Griffin III played nine seasons in the NFL with Washington Cleveland and Baltimore. He was the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012. But that season, late in the year, Griffin suffered knee injuries: he tore his ACL in a playoff, and he already had a torn LCL. Unfortunately, he never got back to his Pro Bowl form. Griffin (commonly referred to as ‘RG3’) is currently …

Russell Wilson Has a Goal of Living by Forgiveness and LoveRussell Wilson has a goal of living by forgiveness and love, knowing that is how Jesus Himself lived.By Faith on the Field Staff, November 21, 2021Russell Wilson is a seven-time Pro Bowler, a Super Bowl champion, and a strong man of faith. He has played the entirety of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, throwing for over 35,000 yards, and amassing over 100 wins. In week 5 of the 2021 season, Wilson suffered a broken finger, forcing surgery and ending his streak of 149 consecutive games. But the challenge helped …

Matt Birk Tries to Keep God at the Center of His LifeThroughout his all-pro career as a center, God at the center is the secret to true success.By Faith on the Field Staff, November 19, 2021Matt Birk was a six-time pro bowl center for the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens. He won a Superbowl with the Ravens in his last year in the NFL in 2012. In 2012, without missing any games due to injury, walked away from professional football as a World Champion. But according to Birk, when the right circumstances present themselves, you will know when it’s time …

DeMarcus Ware’s Greatest Accomplishment? Being a Fisher of Men.Despite all the accolades, this nine time Pro-Bowler knows where true greatness lies.By Faith on the Field Staff, November 15, 2021DeMarcus Ware was a four-time All-Pro defensive end a nine-time pro bowl, for the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos.  This year he is eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When you look at DeMarcus’ list of accomplishments, they are significant: nine-time pro bowler, four-time All-Pro, top-five defensive player of the year. Yet, when you ask DeMarcus what his greatest accomplishment was, you may be surprised by his answer: …

Ed Reed Recognized Early the Importance of TeamHis goal in college wasn’t just to make it to the NFL, but for his team to win a National Championship.By Faith on the Field Staff, November 4, 2021Ed Reed was a five-time All-Pro Safety, nine-time Pro Bowler with the Baltimore Ravens, and also played one season with Houston and the Jets. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That is a lot of personal accolades for one athlete. But Ed Reed recognized, early in his college playing days, that if their team at the University of Miami could learn …

Brian Dawkins Recognizes Time is ShortAfter retiring from football, Dawkins knew he has to be strategic with the time God gave him.By Faith on the Field Staff, October 22, 2021Brian Dawkins played for 16 seasons in the National Football league, most of those years with the Philadelphia Eagles. While an Eagle he was a dominant force on the field, so much so that is earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame. But eventually, like everyone in professional sports, Dawkins had to hang up the cleats.  And when that happened there were noticeable life changes also, like needing more …

AJ Klein Put His Hope in What Can’t Be SeenEven though you cannot see God, there is evidence all you around.By Faith on the Field Staff, October 14, 2021Making adjustments, rolling with the punches, and getting ready week in and week out is par for the course for your average professional athlete. And the same could be said for Buffalo Bills linebacker AJ Klein. In March of 2020, Buffalo signed Klein to a three-year, multi-million dollar contract, which would have him playing on a team expected to do great things.  Last year Buffalo made it to the AFC Championship, losing …

Emmanuel Acho and Having Good Mental HealthAcho told us that sometimes you have to block people to keep your thoughts positive.By Faith on the Field Staff, October 14, 2021Emmanuel Acho is a two-time Emmy winner and number-one New York Times bestselling author. Emmanuel played four seasons in the NFL, and he’s currently a Fox Sports analyst. Despite all his professional success, Emmanuel reminded us that in life there are many more failures than there are wins. “In life, people fail much, much, much more frequently than they ever will win. But the problem is we don’t ever look at the …

Jalen Hurts Credits His Direction in Life to God and His DadFrom childhood, Hurts had faithful examples in his life to follow after.By Faith on the Field Staff, October 6, 2021Jalen Hurts, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, knows a thing or two about success. He was a top performer in college at both Alabama and Oklahoma. His talent had him drafted in the second round of the NFL draft in 2020. He became the starter for the Eagles late in that season. This season, the Philadelphia microscope has been focused tightly on Hurts, as he now carries the hopes and …