NFL, Affiliates and Community Resources

These resources are available to help you and your family navigate challenges — on and off the field.

• NFL National Football League
• NFL Player Health and Safety -Dedicated to the success and well-being of all players on and off the field.
  • Health and Wellness
  • COVID-19
  • Player Care
  • Injury Data
  • Medical Research
  • NFL Medical Committees
  • Mental Health
  • Pain Management
• NFL Player Care Foundation  -An independent organization dedicated to helping Legends improve their quality of life — from medical, emotional, financial, social and community issues. NFL Football Operations
• NFL Players Community -Player benefits, opportunities, all in one place.
• NFL Alumni Association -Informs, assists and serves players in their post-NFL lives through medical, business and legal services.
• NFL Football Operations -Providing a culture of clarity, consistency and credibility in all aspects of the greatest game
• NFL Players Association (NFLPA) – We are the union that  represents the players of the National Football League.
• NFL Player Benefits -A one-stop resource for Legends to access their financial, health, disability and career benefits.
• NFL Foundation – a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football.
• NFL LIFE LINE (800) 506-0078 – A variety of NFL and community resources are available to help you and your family navigate any challenge — physical, professional, or emotional — and that help can make a big difference.
• The TRUST -Provides transitioning players with support to ensure their success off the field and in life.
• NFL Legends Community– Celebrates, educates, embraces and connects all legends with each other, their former teams and the league.
• NFL Play Football –  Initiative provides a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages and skill levels, equipping young people with key life skills that are building blocks to success on and off the field.
• NFL SHOP -A source for the top selection of officially licensed NFL apparel and gear for all 32 teams
• Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund -A nonprofit organization that provides financial grants and medical assistance to Legends.
• THREAD -A free, private social network platform for NFL spouses (current and former), mothers and daughters of current and former NFL players and coaches.
• Off The Field- Player Wives Association – A national football player wives association comprised of talented and diverse wives of active and retired professional football players.
• Professional Athletes Foundation -supports, strengthens and inspires players as they transition to life after football.
• Pro Football Hall of Fame -celebrates all who played the game, preserves football’s rich history, honors the contributions of Legends and keeps them connected to the game.
• The  Pro Football Retired Players Association and the  Football Greats Alliance manage the dental and vision plans and group publicity rights for all Legends.
• The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University –  Launched in 2014, the Football Players Health Study is a comprehensive research program at Harvard University dedicated to addressing the health and wellbeing of former NFL players.
• American Cancer Society
• NCAA Eligibility Center Website