NFL

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

“Given the recent events in Israel and Gaza, this nonprofit provides medical aid and essential supplies to children injured and left homeless by the bombings in Gaza,” said Al-Shaair.

Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, answers a postgame question while donning the message "STOP THE GENOCIDE" on his eye black, Jan. 12, 2026.
Cast member Jon Hamm attends a premiere for the television series Your Friends and Neighbors in Los Angeles, California, US, April 4, 2025.

Jon Hamm to host NFL Honors ceremony ahead of Super Bowl LX

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson host Nightcap Summer Sessions at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, August 22, 2024.

Jews ‘own everything,’ sports commentators Shannon Sharpe, Chad Ochocinco claim

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, November 9, 2025

Miami Dolphis QB Tua Tagovailoa suggests playing NFL game in Jerusalem, sparking controversy


Former Washington Football Team staffer says her boss harassed her with ‘Jewish slurs’

Applegate worked for the team in 2014 and 2015. Gershman left the team in 2015.

 Israel tackle football story by Jerusalem Post Sports Staff – Picture of Israel-vs-Hungary

NFL star Tom Brady launches a new clothing line called BRADY

The star has launched his own clothing line and signed deals with a host of college athletes to be the presenters of the brand.

 Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen attend The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City

Greg Joseph, the NFL’s only Jewish kicker, talks football and Judaism

Joseph, who attended Jewish schools in Florida after immigrating from South Africa, said he deals with the pressure of being a kicker by working on having “confidence and faith in my abilities.”

 Greg Joseph celebrates with his Minnesota Vikings teammates after kicking a game-winning field goal against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Nov. 21, 2021.

Anthony Firkser opens up on being one of the few Jewish players in the NFL

Firkser, 26, has forged a quietly steady career as an NFL tight end. He has started at times for the Tennessee Titans, the team he has played for since 2018.

 Anthony Firkser on from the sidelines during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Nov. 7, 2021.

Bar Refaeli, Omer Adam, other celebrities promote tolerance, respect

Among the association’s prominent ambassadors: Omer Adam, Bar Refaeli, Lior Suchard, former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and NFL superstar Julian Edelman, among others.

Bar Refaeli

This Jewish sports writer doesn’t work on Shabbat — so she covers the NFL

New sports writers often cover high school or college football, which would require work on the Sabbath as games typically take place on Friday night or Saturday.

A football is seen with the NFL logo.

San Francisco 49ers pick a Jew of color to lead their diversity efforts

As a Black, lesbian Jew (with a bunch of tattoos), Christina Jefferson described herself with a chuckle as a “unicorn” in the world of corporate America.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS outside linebacker Eli Harold (58), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and free safety Eric Reid (35) kneel in protest during the playing of the national anthem before a NFL game in Santa Clara, California.

Julian Edelman, star Jewish wide receiver for Patriots to retire

Edelman, now 34, has a Jewish father but was not raised in the religion. It was during his breakout campaign in 2013 that he identified as Jewish in an interview with the NFL Network.

Julian Edelman, a player on the National Football League.

Tom Brady gets 7th ring, leads Buccaneers to Super Bowl win on home field

Brady's age-defying performance, which earned him the Most Valuable Player award, brought the curtain down on what was perhaps the most challenging season the NFL has had to navigate.

Brady threw two TDs to Rob Gronkowski before a 1-yard strike to Antonio Brown with 6 seconds left.

NFL history made with hiring of Arab-Muslim Saleh as NY Jets head coach

This makes Saleh the first person of Arab-Muslim descent to hold a head coaching position in the NFL.

 San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.