11th Season of NFL Films Emmy-Nominated Series ‘A Football Life’ Returns Friday, September 16

Premieres Friday, September 16 at 9:00 PM ET on NFL Network with Joe Theismann

Rod Woodson, Edgerrin James, Franco Harris, Julian Edelman & 1972 Miami Dolphins Featured

The Emmy-nominated and highly acclaimed NFL Films-produced series A Football Life returns for an 11th season on NFL Network, beginning Friday, September 16 at 9:00 PM ET with a profile of Super Bowl champion quarterback Joe Theismann.

This season, new episodes of A Football Life air Friday at 9:00 PM ET and PT on NFL Network and profile the following subjects:

  • Super Bowl champion quarterback Joe Theismann
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris
  • Three-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver Julian Edelman
  • The 1972 Miami Dolphins

Emmy-nominated actor Josh Charles returns as narrator for the series.

Below is a broadcast schedule for A Football Life:

  • September 16 – Joe Theismann
  • September 23 – Rod Woodson
  • November 18 – Edgerrin James
  • November 25 – Julian Edelman
  • December 23 – Franco Harris
  • December/January (exact premiere date TBD)– 1972 Miami Dolphins

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