“DeMarcus Ware: A Football Life” Premieres Friday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. ET on NFL Network
NEW YORK — Nov. 14, 2023 — The 12th season of the Emmy-nominated and highly acclaimed NFL Films-produced series “A Football Life”premieres Friday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. ETon NFL Network with a profile of Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker DeMarcus Ware. The one-hour show features sit-down interviews with Ware, former teammates such as Osi Umenyiora, Von Millerand Peyton Manning, former coaches Bill Parcellsand Jason Garrett, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and others.
On Saturday, Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. ET, Ware’s alma mater Troy hosts Louisiana live on NFL Network, with play-by-play announcer Doug Sherman and analyst Tyoka Jackson on the call. Following the game, “DeMarcus Ware: A Football Life” re-airs at 7 p.m. ETon NFL Network. Ware famously led Troy to its first ever bowl game in 2004 and was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year.
Among the topics discussed in “DeMarcus Ware: A Football Life” include:
- Growing up in Auburn, Ala. without having his father in his life
- Playing alongside Osi Umenyiora at Troy, where he fought through adversity to become a first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft
- Overcoming personal struggles while he emerged as one of the league’s premier pass rushers for the Dallas Cowboys
- Joining the Denver Broncos, where he became a mentor to his younger teammates and helped the team win Super Bowl 50
- Being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his life since retirement, including reuniting with his father
Actor Morgan Spector narrates.
DeMarcus Ware: A Football Life includes interviews with the following people:
- DeMarcus Ware
- Brenda Ware – Mother
- Angela Ware – Wife
- John H. Ware – Grandfather
- Jerry Jones – Pro Football Hall of Famer and owner of the Dallas Cowboys
- Osi Umenyiora – Childhood friend, college teammate, two-time Super Bowl Champion and former New York Giants defensive end
- Von Miller – Super Bowl 50 MVP and Denver Broncos teammate
- Peyton Manning – Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and Denver Broncos teammate
- Marcus Spears – NFL defensive end and Dallas Cowboys teammate
- Greg Ellis– Pro Bowl defensive end and Dallas Cowboys teammate
- Bradie James – NFL linebacker and Dallas Cowboys teammate
- Eli Manning – Two-time Super Bowl Champion and former New York Giants quarterback
- Bill Parcells – Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboys Head Coach
- Jason Garrett– Three-time Super Bowl Champion and former Dallas Cowboys Head Coach
- Micah Parsons – Dallas Cowboys linebacker
- Wade Phillips– Super Bowl 50 Champion and former Dallas Cowboys Head Coach
- Tra Thomas– Three-time Pro Bowl and former Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle
- Walter Jones – Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle
Provided below are some select quotes from “DeMarcus Ware: A Football Life:”:
– “He’s the image of a player that you want people to think of when they think of the Dallas Cowboys.” – Jerry Jones
– “Some of the best people that you see have gone through hell and have not had a good life. But they have found a way to channel it. I’m not just talking about it, I’ve lived it.” – DeMarcus Ware
– “The way he sees things is different from any other pass rusher that I’ve ever been around. Probably any other pass rusher that has ever played in this league. This is my 13th year in the league and I still don’t know how he did it, but he was a master.” – Von Miller
– “You’re talking about the epitome of edge rushers and just being a dominant force. It’s great to meet him and learn from him. ‘” – Micah Parsons on DeMarcus Ware’s mentorship
– “I just remember being grateful that he chose Denver to come and play with us. He was a big part of us winning that championship.” – Peyton Manning on winning Super Bowl 50
– “Everything is family first, kids first. You can see all of this joy that he has when he sees them joyful and enjoying something or succeeding. ” – Angela Ware
– “Try to be the greatest father and sacrifice yourself for your kids and for your family. Because at the end of the day, your sacrifice is going to benefit a generation.” – DeMarcus Ware
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