Why NFL player Jason Brown left behind his $37 million contract to venture into farming

Posted Mar 25, 2021
For many, it may sound unquestionable to quit a career in the National Football League and a contract totaling $37.6 million to venture into farming. But for Jason Brown, the move was more of a divine calling to find his purpose on earth. And so when the time came for him to abandon his NFL career mid-way through his contract, he did not hesitate. (Face2Face Africa)

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