Super Bowl To Make History With Two Black Players At Quarterback

Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs are both finalists for the Associated Press Most Valuable Player award this year, with Mahomes favored to win.

The NFL was integrated only in the 1950s. For many years after, Black players were overlooked for leadership positions.

Hamlin Makes Appearance

Damar Hamlin, the young Buffalo Bills safety who suffered cardiac arrest during a game on January 2, made an appearance in Phoenix this week to accept an award for having a positive impact on his community.

Separately, the NFL’s medical director said he is certain that Hamlin will return to play football. NFL Players Association Medical Director Thom Mayer made the bold prediction on the Sirius XM show Heart to Heart.

Garrett Suffers Dislocated Toe

The Pro Bowl revamp designed to keep the players safe didn’t work out all that well for Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.
He dislocated a toe while climbing a wall during an obstacle course relay that was part of the game. Luckily surgery isn’t needed, and his recovery time is expected to be brief.

National Football League

Sunday, February 12 Schedule (Time Central)

State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.

Super Bowl LVII

Kansas City vs. Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m.