To all the kids who looked up to me, I’m truly sorry for letting you down, but I hope it’s helped you learn that one bad decision can turn your dream into a nightmare. There is no excuse for domestic violence, and I apologize for the horrible mistake I made.

I was forced to grow up quicker than most. I was forced to be a young man at a young age.

I made a horrendous mistake not apologizing to my wife.

I just want to thank [my wife] for loving me where I was weak.

I want to be someone that kids in my community look up to and want to strive to give back when they grow up.

The game of football really is more cerebral than most people think. To be successful, it takes more than just strength and speed; it takes versatility, intelligence, and ability to think quickly and calmly, to adapt to every situation.

It hurts because I can't go out there and play football, but it hurts more because I have to be a father and explain what happened to my daughter.