All three Watt brothers — J.J., Derek and T.J. — were supposed to be playing in NFL games on Thanksgiving Day. Mom Felicia “Cookie’’ Edmunds plans to wear swag showing allegiance to both teams and told The Associated Press she has no problem staying neutral. There, he worked his way to stardom before being taken 11th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. That goes through the whole family; our only goal is to win, so nothing is going to change Sunday.’’. My Great GrandFather, Charles Oliver “Charlie” Satterthwaite (1877 – May 1948), was an English football player.. Born in Cockermouth, Cumberland, Satterthwaite played as a youth for local sides Black Diamond and Workington before joining Football League side Bury in 1896, moving to Burton Swifts a year later. "When I was holding his hand," J.J. said, "I told him, 'We're going to make your name proud. Derek, the middle brother and a fullback, is the least-known of the Watt brothers due to his role on the field. "They're really good people and that means more to me than — you know, I know how we want a Super Bowl, but I really want them to be good people." By Tim Graham 48 DANVILLE, Va. The Steelers took him with the 30th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he recorded 7.0 sacks as a rookie. “I think when you meet their parents it tells you everything you need to know, just quality people. We’d like to think an ironic chant of, “There’s only three Maradonas,” broke out, but that’s perhaps a flitter of the imagination too far. But I think that’s what made us the players we are today, because we pushed each other to be the best.’’. Unusually, Diego did not wear the No.10, leaving it instead to Lalo and taking the No.9 and the captain’s armband for himself. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/12/4b/tj-watt-122319-getty-ftrjpg_1mq1y3tyz8x6a133tdgow9gxuc.jpg?t=875145719&w=500&quality=80. You meet their dad, their grandmother, their extended family. According to Elias Sports Bureau, the last time three brothers appeared in the same NFL game was 1927 when Joe, Cobb and Bill Rooney suited up for the Duluth Eskimos. It will be a family-filled weekend for Connie Watt, the mother of three — count them — three Badger football players when she joins thousands of Badgers in Houston this weekend for the 2014 football season opener against LSU. Exciting, sure, but nerve-wracking for their parents. "For me it was super important in my development to play with J.J. and Derek to get beat up on a lot when I was younger," T.J. told the Associated Press earlier in 2020. The famous proverb, "it takes a village," certainly applies here. That increased to 10.0 and 13.0 sacks the next two seasons, respectively. J.J. won the AP's Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2012, 2014 and 2015, and he's been an All-Pro five times. The Bills haven't beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh in 40 years. Pickup football, basketball and soccer games. Co., Saints. The whole family is going to be here. Connie Watt, the matriarch of the Watt family that features three NFL player brothers, chatted about her sons' early years and more on NBC 'Today.' Since being drafted in … Sócrates & Raí. On 22 October 1988, his two brothers, Rod and Ray, joined him in the team in a match at The Dell against Sheffield Wednesday; this was the first time three brothers had played in the same team in English professional top-flight football since 1920. Rex Ryan, Coach, Jets. He only carried the ball 13 times at Wisconsin, serving a pro-style fullback role just as he does in the NFL. “I guess bragging rights,” Tremaine said. He didn't miss a game in his four years with the Chargers. The players can be thankful they are in the NFL, fulfilling a childhood dream and making a sizable living playing football. Those talents have helped put the Bills (9-4) and Steelers (8-5) on the verge of securing a playoff spot, so it will be serious business on the field. (Getty Images) J.J., the three-time NFL defensive player of the year suiting up for the Texans, will be outnumbered in Watt presence by the Steelers, who feature both younger brothers Derek and T.J. Connie Watt is the ultimate football mom, considering she has three sons currently playing in the National Football League. Her oldest, 30-year … He spent four seasons there before joining the Steelers (and brother T.J.) ahead of the 2020 NFL season. Trey, 24, plays fullback and special teams for the Steelers while Terrell, 23, is a starting safety. J.J.'s Texans take on the Lions … When the Watt brothers were growing up, Connie was the vice president of a building inspection company. Jason and Travis Kelce. The Edmunds brothers were raised by Felicia and their father, two-time Pro Bowl tight end Ferrell Edmunds, in a family that was focused on football. Travis Kelce is arguably the best tight end in football. The pride of Eufaula, these brothers dominated opposing offenses while playing football at the University of Oklahoma (OU). Gary Satterthwaite August 11, 2013 at 9:35 am. J.J.'s Texans take on the Lions in Detroit, but Derek and T.J. both play for the Steelers, whose game against the Ravens has been shifted from Thursday night to Sunday afternoon. There were times when you’d go like ‘I’m not playing today because I know how it’s going to go.’ But that’s how we are. '", John was a long-time firefighter, and he also coached the Watt brothers in football growing up. All three Watt brothers — J.J., Derek and T.J. — were supposed to be playing in NFL games on Thanksgiving Day. And I thought, 'That's so cute. It’s a dream come true for all of us and this will be a moment we cherish and will always remember.’’. In the 2016 NFL Draft, Derek was a sixth-round pick by the Chargers. I think we all know just how cool Sócrates was, but here's a brief primer for those at … ... and was even named their Player of … “What more can we ask for as a family? “For all of us to be out there on the field, it’s a blessing. When they've been asked about their family upbringing in the past, each of the Watt brothers gives credit to their parents and extended family, along with giving praise to each other. Steelers’ outside linebacker T.J. Watt (12.5 sacks) is part of another NFL brother trio: J.J. Watt is a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the Houston Texans and Derek Watt plays fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers. In this case, three members of the village made the NFL. There are three Watt brothers. “There’s really no other way you could really want it. Kalil Brothers. Ryan Kalil, C, Carolina Panthers (27) Matt Kalil, LT, Minnesota Vikings (23) 4 Pro Bowl … • Three of the 366 sets of NFL-playing brothers. Family room wrestling matches. Three brothers in the NFL: From childhood dream to reality for the White brothers from Emmaus. J.J. has said that his grandfather provided his greatest inspiration. Trey, Terrell and Tremaine have established a foundation in their hometown called My Brother’s Keeper, which helps the less fortunate. He told the New York Times, “My saying has always been, ‘I don’t expect you to be perfect, but I always expect you to try to be perfect.'". He’s also the biggest Watt brother by a significant margin. And that was before the rescheduling. “You can ask my brothers. The Steelers exercised T.J.'s fifth-year option for 2021, but after that season, he could be looking at a major payday much like J.J. signed in 2014 (that was a six-year, $100-million extension). https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/59/69/jj-watt-11202019-getty-ftrjpg_1x31hw1gm97w41prr0wh2hsmi1.jpg?t=-1960048282&w=500&quality=80. Tremaine, Terrell, and Trey Edmunds will all be on the same @NFL field Sunday. This is a list of association football families. He then joined Pittsburgh’s practice squad in 2018 and was promoted to the active roster in October, setting up Sunday’s historic family affair that goes back another generation. Hugo, a deeper-lying midfield player, was left with the No.8. "But (it taught me to) just kind of be resilient and continue to grow and learn from my experiences playing up with those guys. All three Edmunds boys played at Virginia Tech, although Trey spent his final season at Maryland where his father played. Derek has scored one touchdown as a professional, a rushing score for the L.A. Chargers in 2019. “It’s going to be exciting. With all three Edmunds brothers on teams of their own, does the NFL have its next great football family? That’s saying something since all three are fairly large people. Much respect to Ferrell and Cookie, in terms of what they’ve done raising quality young men.’’. The countries are listed according to the national teams of the senior family member if the other family member played for a different country. Trey entered the NFL with the New Orleans Saints in 2017 as an undrafted rookie. “Man, that’s amazing, just to be part of that history, it speaks for itself and we’re very blessed for the opportunity,’’ Tremaine Edmunds said. He might be the best defensive player among…well, pretty much any group you can think of. She's now the vice president of the J.J. Watt Foundation. Each of the St. Brown brothers—their last name is different from their father’s—profiles as an NFL prospect. There have been 377 documented sets of brothers who have played pro football since the 2016 season. He went to Central Michigan as a tight end, but he then chose to bet on himself and walk-on at Wisconsin. He would've been hard to miss as one of the loudest people there, according to Madison.com. “I’m going to be rooting for both teams,’’ she said. Their mother, Connie, said her boys have always had each other’s backs. Shubham Mazumdar FOLLOW. Tremaine, 21, anchors the Bills’ defense at starting middle linebacker. 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Beyond a playoff berth, what’s at stake Sunday for the Edmunds gang? The Watt boys each played at Wisconsin. Being the youngest, Tremaine has always looked up to his brothers, listing his favorite sports moment in Buffalo’s media guide as watching Trey score on a 77-yard touchdown run against Alabama in the 2013 Kickoff Classic. J.J.'s story has been told many times. The Gronkowski Brothers – Chris, Dan and Rob – from Williamsville, NY made a bit of their own football history this past weekend when they became the first three brothers to play in the National Football League at the same time since 1992. 3-ranked defense. Jim died in February of 2014, and according to ESPN, Watt had a message for him on his final day. (Getty Images) I wish them nothing but good luck, but once game time comes, I know we’ll all be competitive out there, keep doing what we’ve been doing and just put our talents on display.’’. Buddy’s boisterous twins are following in their old … Virginia Butler, Sal Maiorana and Leo Roth, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. They want to be a football player like their daddy.' Jaylen Watkins has been in the league since 2014, and has played for the Bills, Eagles, and is now with the Chargers. Rob – TE – 2006 Baltimore Ravens. The support Tremaine has from his family and the roots that he has, it has set himself and his brothers up for success.’’. And then the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and you see the other siblings and the success that they've had. Bills coach Sean McDermott cracked a smile when asked to comment about Mom Edmunds “grooming’’ her boys for the NFL. A family dinner is planned for Saturday and a jersey exchange and a Kodak — er, Instagram — moment will take place after the game. Rafael and Fabio Da Silva – Man United & Brazil. Like the Edmunds boys, the Rooney brothers were also from Virginia – Virginia, Minnesota. She’s not shy when critiquing their play or offering “tips.’’, “Hey, I know Cookie and nothing surprises me,’’ Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. FEATURED WRITER 0 Modified 28 Mar 2020. On Sunday night at Heinz Field, Trey, Terrell and Tremaine Edmunds will make modern-era NFL history when they take the field, Trey and Terrell for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Tremaine for the Buffalo Bills. “Man, it got real competitive, I mean real,’’ Tremaine Edmunds said. The Gronkowskis are the 25th family with three brothers on NFL rosters during the league’s history. “Me being the youngest I can’t thank them enough for showing me the right way. Identical twins are extremely rare in professional … The Watt family's 2020 Thanksgiving will be different, but not for the reasons you'd think. ... 'I want to be a football player.' The youngest of the brothers, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, is setting the tone for the rest of his career in just his third NFL season.Watt, who was a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, totaled 20.0 sacks and seven forced fumbles in his first 31 NFL games. We all want to win. Leading the way is Equanimeous, who had four catches for … "Which at the time we hated but now we understand and we appreciate it.". “We’ve all had those times when we don’t feel like doing something, but everyone needs someone to push them to the next level, and we always pushed each other to be better, not just in sports, but to be better men,’’ Tremaine said. The families of players can be thankful that their child is living a dream. “You spend time on our end with Tremaine and you understand. “It’s kind of hard to put into words, because it’s been a lifelong dream of ours, being on this stage, playing in prime time, playing against my brothers, I mean what more can you ask for?’’ Tremaine said. 3 Brothers Will Make NFL History On Sunday [PICS, VIDEO] By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Felicia Edmunds would rouse her three preteen boys from bed hours before school — and even on vacation — to put them through a … See the full list>>> Their father, Ferrell, played seven seasons in the NFL at tight end for Miami and Seattle and was a two-time Pro Bowler. "At the end of the day, each of them are just great human beings, great mentors, great men, great friends, brothers, sons," she told Today in 2019. In 2018, they were the first set of brothers selected in the first round of the same NFL draft, Tremaine going 16th overall to the Bills and Terrell 28th overall to the Steelers. 15 most famous brothers in football. J.J. isn’t just the best professional football player among the Watt brothers. Brothers Who Played Pro Football 373 documented sets of brothers who have played pro football (List includes players from AAFC, AFL and NFL) ♦ Brothers played on the same team during the same season; * Active during 2014 Season . Trey Edmunds, Terrell Edmunds, and the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) look to keep their playoff hopes alive as they host LB Tremaine Edmunds and the Bills (9-4) on Sunday Night Football. Three Tyler brothers will continue their bond on football field for ETBU TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - They’ve been playing football together since they were three years old. Top 5 / Top 10. Looking back, he could not be more proud of his family or grateful for the power of brotherly love. Lucious II (born March 15, 1951), Dewey Willis (born November 19, 1953), and Lee Roy (born October 20, 1954) Selmon, all born at Muskogee, were three of … Founded as the Duluth Kelleys after a hardware store, the Eskimos were the first NFL team to feature a logo (an igloo) and were led by star player/coach Ernie Nevers, an original member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "I think it came down to our parents working extremely hard for what they got in life and teaching us that if we want to accomplish our dreams and our goals, we had to work extremely hard and make a lot of sacrifices," J.J. said earlier this season, according to NFL.com. “This will be the first time for me that no matter what call the refs make, it will not be a wrong call in my book.’’, The boys get their athletic genes from both sides; Felicia was a track star in college and a physical education teacher who roused her boys from bed each morning to train. it will be the first time three brothers will play in the same game since the 1927 Duluth Eskimos had Joe, Cobb & … T.J. led the NFL with eight forced fumbles during the 2019 season, a campaign which earned him First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Rob Ryan, Def. “We’re all competitive. All three were standouts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before playing in the NFL. Everybody is going to be here.''. Outstanding athletes and football players, all the boys, but they’re also quality people and that comes from their parents. When we get out there, the only thing on our minds is winning, especially in basketball, you couldn’t even get through the game. Without them, it really would’ve been hard so just to have positive people like that in my life, it just meant a lot to me.’’, Buffalo Bills must play the best football of the year against Pittsburgh. One of the unique stories in football with both players representing the German youth sides while at Hertha Berlin, but would later end up playing for two different national teams. The baby brother, T.J., is a part of the NFL's next generation of fearsome pass rushers. Jim Watt stood on the top row of the bleachers at high school games, just in front of the press box so that the Watt brothers could spot him. “I smile because it’s no surprise,’’ said McDermott, who installed Tremaine as one of the building blocks of his No. Last June, they held a free football camp. DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) -- Lots of brothers have made it to the NFL. The Edmunds family will make football history on Sunday as three brothers will step on the same field for the NFL field for the first time since 1927. Staying healthy has been a bit of an issue for Watt in the latter half of his career, but at his peak, he was the best defensive player in the NFL, and he's a sure-fire Hall of Famer. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/bc/c3/derek-watt-112420-getty-ftr_1q9z6cfazws3d10jbyss0gn7fl.jpg?t=-81832843&w=500&quality=80. (Getty Images) Making history isn’t anything new for Tremaine and Terrell. If the senior members of the given member did not play international football, the family will be listed according to nationality (e.g., the Trézéguets). His younger half-brother Sammy was the fourth overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Who could get to the dinner table the fastest. It should've been a fitting national stage for the trio, who played on the same field earlier this season when Pittsburgh beat Houston. ABIAMIRI . ORCHARD PARK — Growing up in Dan River, Virginia, the Edmunds brothers, separated by just 3½ years, made everything a competition. Something we talked about, but never knew would actually happen,” Terrell told steelers.com. ... a Scranton school with a strong track record of developing Division I football players.
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