These days, many professional athletes use their platforms to talk about Jesus. From rookies to big-name stars, many NFL players glorify God and share the gospel.
In addition to current players, many former gridiron greats remain vocal about their faith. High-profile retired NFL players who are outspoken Christians include Tim Tebow, Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, Kurt Warner, and Derek Carr.
To mark the kickoff of football season, here are other retired Christian NFL players:
6 Retired NFL Players Who Proclaim Jesus as Lord
1. Benjamin Watson
Benjamin Watson’s lengthy career as an NFL tight end yielded a Super Bowl championship and a Bart Starr Award for character and leadership. Since retiring, Watson has focused on family and marriage outreach, racial justice issues, and pro-life advocacy. The married father of seven is also an author, podcaster, and college football analyst.
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Watson’s books include “The New Dad’s Playbook” and “Under Our Skin.” On Sept. 2, the retired athlete launched a new podcast, “The Just Life.”
In January 2023, after Buffalos’ Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during an NFL game, Watson shared the gospel message on CNN.
Watson, 44, doesn’t shy away from tough topics such as “wokeness” and trans athletes. His 2020 documentary “Divided Hearts of America” explores the abortion debate. In 2021, Watson criticized Planned Parenthood’s efforts to distance itself from founder Margaret Sanger, who supported eugenics.
“We need to have a realistic view of ourselves, and the realistic view is we exist to glorify God, but none of us are bigger than God.” — @BenjaminSWatsonClick to Post
