A Widow’s Letter: The emotional toll of football & the impact it can have on family |
NFL on ESPNAugust 15, 202511:0832.6K views
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Alayna McGee Gilbert’s letter to ESPN in 2022 sparked a two-year investigation into the physical and emotional toll of football on her husband, Daren Gilbert, a former NFL player, his teammates, and their families. The video explores Daren’s journey from the NFL to retirement, his son Jarron's path in football, and the impact on their family. 0:00 – A Widow’s Letter 2:08 – Daren Gilbert’s Legacy 3:52 – Jarron Gilbert’s Rise 5:58 – The Final Years 7:13 – Searching for Answers 8:24 – A Mother’s Fear 9:22 – Coaching with Care 9:52 – Amari’s Path #NFL #1988Saints #CTE #DarenGilbert #JarronGilbert #AlaynaGilbert #NFLLegacy #NFLFamily #WidowStory #ESPNFeature #MarkFainaruWada ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN+ http://espnplus.com/youtube ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV