NFL Films Emmy-Nominated Series ‘A Football Life’ Returns Friday, September 17

Highly Acclaimed Series Returns for 10th Season on NFL Network

Premieres Friday, September 17 at 9:00 PM ET with Nick Saban

Calvin Johnson, James Harrison, John Lynch & Drew Pearson Featured

The Emmy-nominated and highly acclaimed NFL Films-produced series A Football Life returns for a 10th season on NFL Network, beginning Friday, September 17 at 9:00 PM ET with a profile of seven-time National Champion head coach Nick Saban.

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

  • Seven-time National Champion head coach Nick Saban
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson
  • Two-time Super Bowl champion James Harrison
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame safety and current San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Drew Pearson

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

Below is a broadcast schedule for A Football Life:

  • September 17 – Nick Saban
  • September 24 – James Harrison
  • October 1 – Calvin Johnson
  • December 3 – Drew Pearson
  • December 24 – John Lynch

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