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Professional Athletes Foundation Since 1990, the PAF has been supporting former players in their time of need through grants, resources and programs. Visit Facebook.com/NFLPA for more.

10/10/2026

This week, our member, Marcus Smith II, served as a keynote speaker at the Mental Health America conference, where he shared the barriers he encountered when considering asking for help as a NFL player.

On , remember there is nothing weak about asking for help. Here’s some resources to get you started!

NFL LIFE LINE
Call (800) 506-0078 or Live Chat via nfllifeline.org
Provides independent, confidential crisis support 24/7 to players & loved ones.

NFLPA “Get Help” Emergency Hotline:
(877) 363-8062

10/02/2026

We couldn’t be more prouder to partner with our NFLPAFormerPlayers chapters to grant 74 college scholarships to the next generation of dreamers!

Before we launch the next scholarship cycle, the PAF wanted to congratulate 2026 winners!

LAST CALL NFLPAFormerPlayers chapters! The deadline for the PAF Football Skills Camp Grant Program is this Thursday, Oct...
09/29/2026

LAST CALL NFLPAFormerPlayers chapters!

The deadline for the PAF Football Skills Camp Grant Program is this Thursday, October 1st for any chapter programs providing support for chapter hosted football skills camps.

Check your eligibility using the link in our bio!

LAST CALL NFLPAFormerPlayers chapters! The deadline for the PAF Football Skills Camp Grant Program is this Thursday, Oct...
09/29/2026

LAST CALL NFLPAFormerPlayers chapters!

The deadline for the PAF Football Skills Camp Grant Program is this Thursday, October 1st for any chapter programs providing support for NFLPA Former Player Chapters hosting football skills camps.

Check your eligibility using the link in our bio!

We’re proud to support our guy, Marcus Smith II, as he serves as main stage speaker at the Mental Health America confere...
09/24/2026

We’re proud to support our guy, Marcus Smith II, as he serves as main stage speaker at the Mental Health America conference on Oct 8th!

If you’re a NFLPAFormerPlayers and what to attend the session in Washington, DC comment below or send us a DM and we will hold a spot (first come, first serve)

09/21/2026

Since 1990, the PAF has been there for NFLPAFormerPlayers in times of unforeseen hardships.

Reach out for support as you maybe eligible for a Gene Upshaw financial assistance grant! If you missed our St(8) of the Union webinar, watch the full recording using the link in Professional Athletes Fndn’s bio!

☎️: 800-372-2000
📧: [email protected]

Chi-town we’ve missed you! The PAF is in Chicago this weekend for our health screening and can’t help but to reminisce o...
09/11/2026

Chi-town we’ve missed you!

The PAF is in Chicago this weekend for our health screening and can’t help but to reminisce on our last Wellness Weekend in this city back in 2024.

See everyone bright and early in the morning

09/04/2026

PAUSE | Players Advocate, Uplift, Support & Empower

We wrapped up our second PAUSE Session this week, a virtual peer support initiative we created to bring players together for open, confidential conversations about life on and off the field. As this program grows, we look forward to sharing more merch kits with our members.

September is Su***de Prevention Month, NFLPAFormerPlayers and The Trust mark your calendars to join our next scheduled sessions:

Oct 6th
Nov 3rd
Dec 1st
Jan 5th

Catch up on the latest Andre Collins, as our ED takes on the journey to the evolution of PAUSE by PAF from the origins o...
08/28/2026

Catch up on the latest Andre Collins, as our ED takes on the journey to the evolution of PAUSE by PAF from the origins of Collins Cafe!

Got a story to share? Hit our DM’s, let the PAF help to tell you!

We’re headed to Chi-town for our next health screening! Players book your appointments and don’t forget about your spous...
08/21/2026

We’re headed to Chi-town for our next health screening! Players book your appointments and don’t forget about your spouse.

Have you been to one of our health screenings?

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