NFL HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL BROADCAST BOOT CAMP

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5/18/17

NFL HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL BROADCAST BOOT CAMP

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Twenty-three current and former NFL players took part in the 11th annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp May 15-18 at NFL Films in Mt. Laurel, NJ. In addition, four Broadcast Boot Camp graduates participated in the “Advanced Broadcasting” program.

The four-day boot camp, co-directed by the NFL Player Engagement and NFL broadcasting departments, covered a wide range of topics with instructors from top broadcast and radio networks, including Big Ten Network, CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, SiriusXM, and Westwood One Radio.

“Our Broadcast Boot camp not only provides players with the opportunity to enhance their skills and build key relationships, but also the confidence required to succeed in the media industry,” said Arthur McAfee, Senior Vice President of NFL Player Engagement. "We are proud to offer players a variety of career development programs designed to prepare them for post-playing days.”

Players further developed their skills in play-by-play analysis, radio broadcasting, and field reporting through hands-on sessions in areas such as tape study, editing, production meetings, and studio and show preparation.

Each player additionally taped segments as a game analyst and a field reporter, and served as a live guest host on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

The following is a list of players who participated in this year’s program:

NAME Jimmy Clausen Mark Collins Barry Cofield Erik Coleman Tanard Davis Matt Forte Bruce Gradkowski Ahman Green Roman Harper Andrew Hawkins Ryan Hoag, Ryan James Laurinaitis Brandon Magee Clinton McDonald John Michels* Lance Moore Ikechuku “EK” Ndukwe* David Nelson Rich Ohrnberger Marcus Robinson Antrel Rolle Stanford Routt* Duane Starks* Adam Terry Sebastian Vollmer DeMarcus Ware Wesley Woodyard

* advanced participants

About NFL Player Engagement

NFL Player Engagement assists players in reaching their highest potential on and off-the-field with guidance, support, and resources provided before, during, and after their NFL experiences. NFL Player Engagement works with three core audiences: Prep, Life, and Next. NFL Life (current players) and NFL Next (former players) reach more than 2,000 NFL players and spouses each year through a variety of programs and services focused on career development, financial and continuing education, as well as personal, psychological, and physical wellness. NFL Prep provides high-school and college student-athletes of all sports with tools to help them succeed in life, focused on awareness, prevention, and education. More information can be found at www.nflplayerengagement.com

Contact:

Taylor Kielpinski-Rogers, NFL

(212) 450-2683

Taylor.Kielpinski-Rogers@nfl.com