President Pardons 5 NFL Veterans

February 14, 2026 | Edition #299

👋 Hey, Gridiron Gang!

As teams head into the 2026 offseason, things are getting real for the Cowboys. Jerry Jones is looking to rebuild the roster with free agency set to begin in March. Meanwhile, the president of the United States has made a major move around ex-football players. Here's a quick breakdown of today's top storylines...

Donald Trump Pardons 5 NFL Legends For Wide-Ranging Crimes
Trump Pardons 5 NFL Veterans For Wide-Ranging Charges

Jones shares news involving ex-Cowboys player following President’s move.






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Before becoming a football icon, Joe Montana was actually drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1974 MLB Draft straight out of high school. He was talented enough to pursue baseball seriously but chose to attend college and focus on football instead. If he had picked baseball, the NFL might never have seen one of the greatest clutch quarterbacks ever. Pretty wild “what if" right?


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