Kyle Long Opens Up About NFL Mental Health & His Struggles in the League

Kyle Long joins Kevin Clark and gets candid about mental health in the NFL, opening up about his own struggles during his playing career and the moments that changed the way he viewed mental health and vulnerability in a football locker room. He discusses how NFL culture has evolved, the importance of players being able to admit when they’re not okay, and why conversations around mental health are becoming more common across the league.
Long also dives into football, including which former NFL stars could still contribute today, Aaron Donald and the dominance of elite defensive linemen, the Bears’ outlook under Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, the best offensive linemen in the NFL, and some of the toughest players he encountered during his career.

00:00 - Kyle Long joins This Is Football!
01:16 - How mental health is treated in the NFL & Kyle's experience
06:32 - Who is the oldest former NFL player that could still play effectively today?
11:12 - What Kyle has learned from his time in media
15:25 - What to expect from the Bears this season
18:26 - How the Chiefs can bounce back in 2026
21:05 - Who is the best offensive lineman in football?
22:02 - The biggest bada** Kyle has played with - Danny Trevathan

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