Football helped Lions' Eric Ebron get back on track after death of his grandfather

Posted May 12, 2014
His grandfather was his confidant and best friend, the man who called every morning just to say hi, the fatherly figure who taught him about life after his parents divorced, the World War II veteran who bought him a scooter one Christmas when times were tough. And when he died a decade ago, he left Eric Ebron feeling adrift in the world looking for something to latch onto. (Detroit Free Press)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Sam Howell was looking for team, coach to grow with. That’s where the Cowboys came in
When former UNC quarterback Sam Howell hit the free agent market after spending a year with Philadelphia, he looked for a team and coach where...
Wed Mar 18, 2026

Patriots Linebacker Amari Gainer Fueling Passion For Entertainment
A few weeks after Amari Gainer made a trip to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots linebacker decided to take another trip to California...
Wed Mar 18, 2026

Chazz Surratt Re-Signs With Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed linebacker and special teams ace Chazz Surratt to a one-year deal Tuesday. Surratt, a third-round pick out of North Carolina...
Wed Mar 18, 2026

Former UNC RB Ty Chandler Signs With New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are signing former UNC and Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler. It's a one-year deal on the NFL minimum salary. Chandler,...
Tue Mar 17, 2026