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WATCH: Brian Dawkins talks mental health, Building Relationships with veterans and more

Glenn Erby of The Eagles Wire sits down with Hall of Fame defensive back Brian Dawkins for The Eagles Wire to discuss his Salute to Service, Mental Health, Cooper DeJean, Vic Fango, and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brian Dawkins is an all-time great athlete and a Hall of Famer, but he’s progressed into an even greater man. He’s focused on service, using his platform to bolster the mental health of others and pouring into others with his faith, resilience, and empathy.

The Hall of Famer participated in a ruck march in San Antonio, Texas, in partnership with USAA, the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), and Face The Fight to help amplify the cause of mental health awareness and, more specifically, support the mission of the battle of veteran suicide prevention.  During his HOF induction speech in 2018, Dawkins notably talked about his mental health struggles while in the NFL, sharing his thoughts of suicide and how he ultimately overcame them.

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We sat down with the legendary Eagles on behalf of USAA to discuss his relationship with USAA and the importance of supporting veterans, particularly in mental wellness. Dawkins emphasizes the need for community and support systems for individuals dealing with trauma, drawing parallels between veterans’ experiences and personal struggles.

Dawkins shares insights from his participation in a Ruck march, highlighting his respect for veterans and the inspiration he draws from their resilience. He also touches on the Eagles’ current season, reflecting on their growth and challenges, and concludes with a message of hope and gratitude amidst negativity.

Rashee Rice, Chiefs WRs support Travis Kelce with unique shirts during pre-game warmups

Rashee Rice and members of the #Chiefs’ receiving corps showed their support for star TE Travis Kelce with unique shirts during warmups.

The Kansas City Chiefs are warming up at SoFi Stadium ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, and eagle-eyed fans spotted something unique as the defending champions loosened up.

Kansas City’s wide receivers seem to be offering some moral support to star tight end Travis Kelce, who has gotten off to a slow start in the Chiefs’ 2024 regular season campaign.

Perhaps hoping to help his production rebound against the Chargers, Kansas City’s pass-catchers wore Kelce-themed shirts as they went through their pre-game routines.

Check out these pictures of the shirts, which were posted to Twitter by CBS Sports Lead NFL Reporter Tracy Wolfson:

Though it appears that there weren’t enough shirts for rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy to get in on the gag, Rashee Rice was among the Chiefs spotted wearing the supportive garb on the sideline.

Stay tuned to see if this pre-game ritual helps Kelce get back on track against Los Angeles this weekend.

Steelers are bringing in extra support for their recent penalty issues

Steelers are bringing in officials on extra days of practice to assist with penalty woes.

Aside from a subpar offense, one of the key differences between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the eight other undefeated teams is that the Steelers have the second-most penalties against them in the league.  This was on display in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos, as the Steelers had multiple flags called against them.  Several of these penalties, from both Week 1 and Week 2, wiped away key moments of success for the Steelers.

Mike Tomlin acknowledged this in Tuesday’s media availability and stated that the Steelers would be looking to change things up.

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Hopefully, these two extra days with officials will make a key difference in dealing with the troubling penalty bug that has crept into the Pittsburgh locker room.

This week the Steelers have their home opener. They take on the Los Angeles Chargers who are among the nine undefeated teams left in the NFL along with the Steelers.

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Jaylen Waddle shows up to tragic scene in Surfside, Florida to offer support

Jaylen Waddle may be new to the Miami area, but that hasn’t stopped him from trying to help during this difficult time.

Former Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been a member of the Miami Dolphins for roughly two months now, but he is already helping out within the community alongside his new teammates.

Early Thursday morning, tragedy struck Surfside, Florida, a community near Miami Beach, when a residential 12-story building collapsed. The horrific event has led to many being injured, various deaths and over 150 people missing.

First responders have been on the scene non-stop since it occurred. Monetary donations, food and water have been plentiful in the area.

Today, Waddle showed up to the scene with Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker to help deliver water and drinks to the family reunification center, where impacted individuals and families have sought refuge been brought back together with loved ones.

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WATCH: Alabama football posts powerful video in support of ‘Black Lives Matter’

Alabama football released a powerful video on Twitter voicing there support for the ongoing ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.

Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide have usually limited themselves to statements from coaches and staff regarding political or societal issues. However, a little over a month after posting a video encouraging people to wear a mask to help mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus, they have published a video with a powerful message in support of the ongoing ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.

The video, which was written by senior offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood, features Alabama football players of all races. Players such as Mac Jones, Jayen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Cam Latu and more were seen and heard in the video.

Nick Saban makes multiple appearances in the video.

“Until I listen with an open heart and mind, I can’t understand his experience and his pain,” says Saban.

This video comes at a time where college football, race and the political spectrum have crossed paths, yet again, in their historical, complicated and oftentimes troublesome relation ship.

It was recently announced that the SEC would no longer be holding any form of athletic championship in the state of Mississippi because of ties to the Confederacy found within their flag.

While that has received mixed reactions from Mississippi denizens, Mississippi State’s standout running back Kylin Hill made it known that he does not support the state’s flag and won’t represent the state and will refuse to play.

The statement made by Alabama is a strong one that will be politicized by may, but the message throughout the video is apolitical.

As written by Leatherwood, “All lives can’t matter until Black lives matter.”

You can watch the video below.