The NFL is a business, however, that business has thousands of people who love and care for one another on a very deep level. When one of their own was suffering, another stepped up to save his life.
“I Almost Did It” NFL Star Comes Clean About Nearly Taking His Own Life, Fans Show Immense Support
According to multiple sources:
#Eagles star AJ Brown opens up and says when play with the #Titans he suffered from depression and thought about taking his life.
Brown said #Bills Elijah Moore was there for him and belives he saved his life, both played at Ole Miss.
A powerful message about depression and suicide was shared by wide receiver AJ Brown on social media in 2021:
Brown said in the message that he had thoughts of taking his life last year. He felt that he didn’t have hope for better days and believed everything was going wrong for him.
The 24-year-old receiver spoke to the media on Thursday to follow up on his message.
“I posted the video because I wanted to encourage others to seek help whenever they are down,” Brown said. “I didn’t take into consideration what depression really was. I grew [up] just brushing off my feelings, and this got the best of me. I just wanted to put out a positive message that I’m still here, I’m growing, I’m blessed and have a lot to be thankful for.”
Brown pointed to New York Jets receiver Elijah Moore as a key person who was there for him during dark times. The two were teammates at the University of Mississippi.
In addition to family, Brown thanked Titans coach Mike Vrabel for having his door open to players to talk about anything.
“I appreciate A.J. [Brown]’s courage,” Vrabel said on Monday. “It is our job, it is part of our job to make sure that they can deal with the stresses of life, the stresses of professional football, the strain it sometimes puts on their family. If you are willing to ask someone how they are doing, be willing to sit there and listen to them. Don’t make it a fly-by.”
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