List of NFL nicknames


The following are nicknames throughout the history of the National Football League.

Teams and units

Nicknames for entire teams, or whole offensive or defensive units.
Nicknames for individual players, or small groups of individual players and coaches
NicknamePlayerDescription
A-TrainMike AlstottHow he was as difficult to tackle as a freight train; "A" is a reference to his surname initial
ABAntonio BrownHis initials
Ageless WonderDarrell GreenHis remarkable ability to maintain a high level of play during the latter years of his 20-year career.
Air McNairSteve McNairOriginally given to his older brother, McNair earned it due to his impressive throwing talent
Alabama AntelopeDon HutsonWent to college at Alabama. Was a star receiver
All Day or ADAdrian PetersonGiven to him by his parents because he would run "all day"
Amblin' AmbyAmbrose SchindlerSchindler was one of the earliest scrambling quarterbacks. He chose not to play in the NFL despite being selected in the 1940 NFL Draft but would later return to professional football as an official in the 1960s.
Amish RifleRyan FitzpatrickFitzpatrick has regularly grown a thick beard over the course of the football season, drawing comparisons to the Amish, who have a large community south of Buffalo, where he was playing at the time the name was bestowed in 2010.
AnytimeDevin HesterHis ability to return kicks and punts for touchdowns any time. Inspired from his mentor Deion "Prime Time" Sanders.
The AssassinJack TatumGiven for his pure brutality.
Bad ManAaron RodgersInvented by Stephen A. Smith
Bad MoonAndre RisonGiven nickname by ESPN's Chris Berman in reference to CCR's song "Bad Moon Rising".
BallSoHard/T SizzleTerrell SuggsSuggs claims that the reason he plays so toughly and aggressively is because he went to BallSoHard University; however, he did admit in an interview during the 2011 NFL season that he got the name from the commonly known lyric in the Jay-Z song "Niggas in Paris", feat. Kanye West.
Ball HawkEd ReedReed was always there to make a play on the ball.
Bam BamKam ChancellorFor his devastatingly big hitting ability. Also referred to as 'Kamtrack' and 'Kam Chancellor the Touchdown Canceller'.
BambiLance AlworthFor his speed, and his spectacular and graceful moves.
Beast ModeMarshawn LynchHe used this term to describe himself during an interview. Afterward fans continued to use the term.
Big Balls DougDoug PedersonGiven due to his aggressive style of play calling. In particular, he frequently chooses to 'go for it' on fourth down instead of punting or attempting a field goal.
Big BenBen RoethlisbergerHis imposing size, a nod to the large clock on the Elizabeth Tower in London
Big CatRayfield Wright
Big DaddyDan WilkinsonHis 6′5″, 340 lb frame
Big DaddyGene LipscombAt 6′9″ and 290 lb, Lipscomb, a professional wrestler during the offseason, was one of the largest players in professional football during the 1950s.
Big Dick NickNick FolesConnor Barwin once stated that Foles had the largest penis on the Eagles roster. The moniker became more used following Foles' improbable playoff run, culminating in the Eagles' first Super Bowl victory.
Big GameTorry HoltGoes back to his college career at North Carolina State when he had great performances in games such as against No. 2 ranked Florida State Seminoles scoring two +60 yards touchdowns and thus helped stunning the Seminoles 24-7 for the program's biggest upset in 31 years. He also set Rookie Super Bowl Records for Receptions and Receiving yards in his first Super Bowl in the 1999 season, he also added a touchdown.
Big SnackCasey HamptonApparent reference to his large size and penchant for eating
Big ZZach ZennerNickname referring to his bruising play style, as well as the first letter in his first and last name
Bill BelicheatBill BelichickNickname given due to Spygate and several other Patriots scandals.
Black UnicornMartellus Bennett
Blonde BomberTerry BradshawHis blond hair combined with his tendencies to throw the ball down the field, hence "bomber"
BloodJohn McNallyInspired by the film Blood and Sand, McNally took the first name to hide his identity while he first went professional, hoping someday to return to college football.
BoobieAnthony DixonThe nickname comes from Boobie Miles, of Friday Night Lights fame, and was bestowed by his teammates in college.
Bodyguard Jason Peter he almost protect the QB bindside
BrickwallRay LewisLewis had the ability to hit players very hard and often injured them. Many players compared one of Lewis's hits to the feeling of running into a brick wall.
Broadway JoeJoe NamathReference to the wide avenue that ran through New York—the city where he played QB with the New York Jets. An allusion to Broadway theater, Namath was known for his showmanship.
BreesusDrew BreesPlay on Brees's last name and his perception as the savior of Saints Football.
Brooklyn BulletAbraham BarshofskyThe Russian Jewish immigrant spent his childhood in Brooklyn and also went by the anglicized name "Johnny Barsha."
BuckJavorius AllenHis high school teammates referred to him as "young buck" as he was a freshman on the varsity team.
Bullet BobBob HayesReference to his incredible speed. Won gold medal and set world record in the 100 m at 1964 Summer Olympics.
BurnerMichael TurnerGiven both because of his ability to break long runs and because it rhymes with his last name. Got the name in college.
The BusJerome BettisBecause of his ability to carry tacklers on his back like a "bus"
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance KidLarry Csonka & Jim KiickMiami Dolphins running back duo from 1968 to 1974; named after the movie about the famous outlaws.
CadillacCarnell WilliamsA high school broadcaster at Etowah High School in Attalla, Alabama compared Williams' running to a luxury car.
Captain CheckdownTrent EdwardsName given to quarterback Trent Edwards for his refusal to throw the deep ball, preferring instead to dump off to running backs or tight ends.
Captain ChaosChris CooleyAdapted from Dom DeLuise's character in The Cannonball Run; possibly due to shared initials.
Captain KirkKirk CousinsNickname adapted from the Star Trek character James Kirk.
Captain ComebackRoger StaubachName given to quarterback Roger Staubach during his career with the Dallas Cowboys during the 1970s for his ability to bring back his team from being down during important games. Also referred to as Captain America for his strong old fashioned beliefs likening him to the comic book hero.
Captain CrashCliff HarrisGiven the nickname by his teammate for his plays
CJ2KChris JohnsonGiven to him after rushing for over 2,000 yards during the 2009 season
ClutchDrew PearsonKnown for making clutch catches for the Cowboys
Comeback KidJoe MontanaNickname given to Joe Montana for his comeback wins and in college and pros.
Con ManSam BradfordBradford, a former first overall draft pick, has become better known for reaping massive amounts of money on the free agency market from teams desperate for a quarterback, this despite rarely playing a full season and having middling results when he is on the field.
Concrete CharlieChuck BednarikBednarik worked as a concrete salesman during the NFL's offseason and was known for his hard hits and persistent endurance.
Contact Willie LanierFor his hard-hitting style
Crazy LegsElroy HirschNamed for his unusual running style.
Crystal ChandelierChris ChandlerWas plagued by concussions and injuries, referencing his presumed fragility
DangeRussRussell WilsonFor his playmaking ability, both with his arm and legs. The most dangerous player on the field.
Danny DimesDaniel JonesCoined by his team's social media department, allegedly for his ability to throw a football with precision as narrow as a dime.
DeeboJames HarrisonHis similarity in appearance and demeanor to the character in the movie Friday played by Tom Lister, Jr.
DieselJohn RigginsBecause of his powerback style of play—compared to a truck that ran on diesel.
Dr. DeathSkip ThomasBecause of his physical tackling, and apparent resemblance to the cartoon character
Dr. DoomRobert BrazileTaken from the cartoon character Doctor Doom because he was "death on offensive men"
Don't Cross TheArthur MoatsName bestowed after Moats laid a clean, but particularly devastating hit on Brett Favre, ending Favre's streak of consecutive starts as well as leading to Favre's retirement at the end of the 2010 season. Moats are large trenches surrounding castles that served as a line of defense.
Double TroubleDeAngelo Williams and Jonathan StewartCarolina Panthers running back duo from 2008 to 2014, previously known as Smash and Dash
Dougie FreshDoug PedersonA play on the name Doug E. Fresh. Given to Pederson by Jalen Mills.
DuckDevlin HodgesHodges, in addition to his football playing, is a world-class champion duck caller.
Dump TruckNajeh DavenportAllusion to an incident which allegedly occurred when he was in college as well as a take on one-time teammate Jerome Bettis' nickname, "The Bus"
Dwight Hicks and the Hot Licks1984 San Francisco 49ers defensive secondary led by Dwight Hicks
Dynamic UnoDavid WilsonHis all-around skills at running back
EdgeEdgerrin JamesShortening of his first name
Earth, Wind and FireBrandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, and Ahmad Bradshaw2008 NY Giants running backs; Jacobs = Earth, Ward = Wind, Bradshaw = Fire
ELIteEli ManningPlay on his first name, Eli, and the word Elite. Used by New York Giants fans in reference to quarterback Eli Manning claiming that he considers himself in the same elite class of quarterbacks as Tom Brady during a preseason interview. Manning backed up this claim by beating Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI
The EnforcerKenny EasleyEasley rightfully earned his nickname as “The Enforcer” for this style of play on the field.
An all-around great athlete, he earned recognition for his abilities including 5 Pro Bowl selections, 5 total All-Pro selections, AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 1981, AFC Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1983, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team honors, is in the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, despite only playing for 7 seasons.
The Face CleaverLeonard Weaver-
Famous JameisJameis WinstonA nod to Winston's high public profile during his college and professional careers, as well as a play on the Famous Amos cookie brand. Winston has filed for a trademark on the nickname.
Fast WillieWillie ParkerHis speed
FatsoArt DonovanA reference to his large frame.
Feeva IslandJason VerrettDuring his media session at the combine, Verrett explained that his nickname is Feeva Island because he's "a player that's always hot" like he has a fever and he often plays man-to-man coverage "on an island."
FitzLarry Fitzgerald
FitzmagicRyan FitzpatrickFitzpatrick has had brief spurts of resounding success, notable examples being his time with the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throughout his long career as an NFL journeyman quarterback.
Flash 80Jerry RiceHis stunning plays combined with his number, 80
Flash GordonJosh GordonGained by outrunning defenders
The Samoan HeadhunterTroy PolamaluHis style of diving into receivers and diving into pass paths for interception, and for Polamalu's Polynesian ancestry
Fragile FredFred TaylorPerception of being injured constantly
FreakRandy MossHis freakish athletic abilities
FreakJevon KearseCombine stats off the charts for someone his size
FredexFreddie MitchellA play on his first name and FedEx.
The FreezerB. J. RajiA play off the nickname of William "The Refrigerator" Perry whom the Bears utilized in a similar manner during the 1980s. "Freezer" also alludes to the Packers home stadium, Lambeau Field, which is known for its freezing temperatures in December and February.
Galloping GhostHarold "Red" Grange
The General / General LeeSean LeeThe nickname was given to Lee by Bruce Carter, a former teammate of Lee's on the Dallas Cowboys. Carter says that Lee is always in charge and is a great leader. When he talks, everyone listens — "General Lee." The name is also derived from General Robert E. Lee, a former General during the Civil War. But in no ways is the middle linebacker specifically named after the war general.
GhostDave CasperA reference to his last name and to the cartoon and movie "Casper the Friendly Ghost".
The GhostTY HiltonA reference to his speed.
Golden BoyPaul HornungA reference to his blond hair and his alma mater, Notre Dame, with its gold helmets and the golden dome of the main building on the Notre Dame campus. Notre Dame students and alumni are also referred to as "Golden Domers".
Golden WheelsElbert DubenionJohnny Green, a backup quarterback on Dubenion's Buffalo Bills, gave Dubenion a backhanded compliment admiring his exceptional speed while claiming he couldn't catch a football: "he's sure got those golden wheels."
Gronk Rob GronkowskiShortening of his last name which is Gronkowski. Also a play off of the Incredible Hulk due to Rob's size, power, and dominance.
Greg the LegGreg ZuerleinThe nickname in question refers to Zuerlein's ability of making field goals from a distance.
Hausch MoneySteven HauschkaPete Carroll, head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, coined the nickname in response to Hauschka's ability to kick field goals in clutch situations. The name was revived, possibly independently, when Hauschka joined the Buffalo Bills and continued to make key field goals, often from long range.
HeadhunterJackie WallaceWallace led with his head frequently during his playing career, a tactic that in hindsight Wallace suspected may have caused brain damage later in life.
He Hate MeRod SmartSelf-bestowed nickname Smart used on the back of his jersey during his time in the XFL. Smart credits the nickname with helping him break into the NFL after the XFL folded.
Hit and RunThomas Jones and Leon WashingtonNew York Jets running back duo from 2008 to 2009
HollywoodThomas HendersonOff the field antics
Honey BadgerTyrann MathieuHis ball instincts and his dyed blonde hair
HopalongHoward CassadyA play on his last name and famed Western character Bill "Hop-Along" Cassidy.
Horse WhispererEd OliverIn March 2019, Oliver posted a picture on Twitter of him standing on the back of a horse as a demonstration of his confidence.
The Human JoystickDante HallNickname given to him by coach Vermeil because of his big play ability in the return game
The Human TorpedoDonnie ShellFor his ability to charge a player and tackle him with great power, similar to a torpedo.
IcemanCarlos HuertaBestowed in college, Huerta was renowned for keeping his composure in stressful situations.
Intellectual AssassinRon MixMix had a degree in law at the time he played professional football.
Iron HeadCraig HeywardHeyward had an unusually large head, which he often used as a battering ram.
Iron MikeMike Ditka
Jackrabbit
Jet JonesJulio JonesJulio Jones's speed and size earned him the nickname.
Joe CoolJoe Montana and Joe FlaccoJoe Montana's ability to remain calm in pressure situations earned him the nickname. It has been used for Joe Flacco for his cool demeanor, especially during the postseason. The name is an allusion to a Vince Guaraldi song of the same name.
JuiceJarvis LandryBased of the juice he would drink as a touchdown celebration
Kansas CometGale Sayers"Kansas Comet" was stuck on him by the Director of Sports Information at the University of Kansas.
The KitchenNate NewtonSince he was presumably larger than "William "Refrigerator" Perry"
The KingJim CorcoranCorcoran, a journeyman quarterback whose NFL career was quite brief, earned a reputation for pomposity in high school when Corcoran, coming onto the field in a clean uniform after a rainstorm, drew a cheer of "hail to the King!" from a spectator.
The KingHugh McElhennyBecause he was "the most feared running back in the NFL."
L.T.Lawrence TaylorHis initials
LT, LDTLaDainian TomlinsonHis initials. Outside of the team's home market LDT was, and is, sometimes used to differentiate the player from Lawrence Taylor
Law FirmBenJarvus Green-EllisPlay on the length of his full name and its resemblance to the name of a law firm
Lights OutShawne MerrimanBecause of his reputation of being a hard hitter; has been shortened to "Lights" by teammates in interviews
M-80Malcom FloydHis first initial and jersey number combined, also for his deep play ability.
Machine Gun KellyJim KellyJim Kelly was perhaps best known for running the Bills' "No-Huddle Offense", which was fast-paced and denied opposing defenses the opportunity to make timely substitutions, establishing the Buffalo Bills as one of the NFL's most successful and dangerous offenses. A reference to mobster George "Machine Gun" Kelly.
The Mad BomberDaryle LamonicaLamonica tended to throw, or "bomb", the ball deep during unnecessary situations.
Mad DuckAlex KarrasBecause of his short legs, he appeared to waddle like a duck.
The Mad StorkTed HendricksWhile playing for the University of Miami, the tall, thin Hendricks gained the nickname “The Mad Stork.”
Majik Don MajkowskiA play on the quarterback's unwieldy Polish surname.
MansterRandy WhiteHalf-man, half monster
Marion the BarbarianMarion Barber IIIBecause of his physical running style and reputation for repeatedly breaking tackles
Marks BrothersMark Clayton and Mark DuperProlific Miami Dolphins wide receiver duo of the 1980s who shared the same first name
Matty IceMatt RyanIn reference to Matt Ryan's ability to have long game-winning drives under pressure ; also a play on "Natty Ice", a low-end beer brewed by Anheuser-Busch InBev
MeanJoe GreeneGreene never cared for the nickname
MeastSean TaylorHalf Man, half beast
MegatronCalvin JohnsonA reference to his large frame, comparing him to a Transformers character
The Minister Of DefenseReggie WhiteA reference to his Christian ministry as an ordained Evangelical minister and his preferred position as a defensive end on the teams for which he played
MinitronJulian EdelmanWhile not many would draw comparisons between the diminutive Julian Edelman and the monstrous Calvin Johnson, Tom Brady did just that by giving Julian a new nickname: "Minitron"
MongoSteve McMichaelTaken from the character in the film Blazing Saddles, played by Alex Karras.
MooseDaryl JohnstonGiven to him by Cowboys backup quarterback Babe Laufenberg for his blocking ability and opening holes for runningback Emmitt Smith.
Mormon MissileTaysom HillThe utility player is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
MudboneDave KriegGiven to him by Seahawks guard Bryan Millard. Krieg became a permanent consistent fixture at QB for the Seattle Seahawks, like a bone in the mud. He was also nicknamed “The Man From Milton” because he went to Milton College which no longer existed by the time he was a starting NFL QB.
Muscle HamsterDoug MartinOriginally the nickname of his college girlfriend who was a short but powerful gymnast and later became Martin's nickname as well due to his short stature.
Mr. CowboyBob LillyFirst Cowboy to be drafted and in the hall of fame
Mr. AutomaticKickersNickname given to any kicker that is doing well.
Nickfoleon DynamiteNick FolesA portmanteau on the names of Foles and the fictional character Napoleon Dynamite due to their similar appearance.
Nigerian NightmareChristian OkoyeTo his homeland as well as to the difficulty he posed to defenses
Night TrainDick "Night Train" LaneDue to his fear of flying, Lane road a night train to away games while the rest of the team flew
NukDeAndre HopkinsFrom his mother. Named after the brand of pacifier he enjoyed as a baby.
Ocho CincoChad JohnsonSelf-bestowed pidgin Spanish reference to his uniform number ; originally named Chad Johnson, legally changed name to "Chad Ochocinco" in 2008. Also self-refers as "Esteban Ochocinco".
The Offense on DefenseEmlen TunnelFor his ability to play like a running back after his interceptions
One Man GangLorenzo AlexanderDuring his early career, Alexander played multiple offensive and defensive positions.
PacmanAdam JonesBestowed in childhood by his grandmother, who surmised he changed directions more often than the popular arcade game character.
Papa BearGeorge HalasThe founding father of the Chicago Bears
PepperThomas JohnsonFrom his peculiar childhood habit of seasoning corn flakes with black pepper.
Pillsbury ThrowboyJared LorenzenOne of the many nicknames the left-handed quarterback acquired during his playing career; he was obese his entire adult life and weighed an average of 300 pounds during his playing career. Other nicknames include : J-Load, Hefty Lefty, Abominable Throwman, Round Mound of Touchdown, Quarterback, He Ate Me, and BBQ.
The PlaymakerMichael IrvinFor his ability to defeat tight coverage, even double coverage, and make big plays.; possibly self-bestowed
PosseArt Monk, Gary Clark and Ricky SandersTrio of wide receivers on the Washington Redskins of the late 1980s through the early 1990s:
PresidentJamal AdamsHis passion, intelligence, and vocal leadership: self-bestowed
Prime TimeDeion SandersHis ability to step up at critical moments and make big plays; possibly self-bestowed
Quiet StormMarques ColstonReference to Colston's shyness and ability to make big plays.
The Refrigerator or The FridgeWilliam PerryHis immense size in comparison to other defensive linemen
Revis IslandDarrelle RevisHis ability to cover wide receivers was compared to being stranded on an island
RG3Robert Griffin IIIHis name
RocketRaghib Ismail"Rocket" is a close English approximation of his Arabic name Raghib. His brothers, who also played professional football, got similar monikers: Qadry Ismail became the Missile and Sulaiman Ismail became the Bomb.
Run DMCDarren McFaddenHis speed; given to him in beginning of 2011 season, also a play on his initials. Also reference to the hip-hop group Run-D.M.C.
Sammy SleevesSam BradfordDue to his tendency to wear jerseys with longer sleeves.
SausageAnthony ShermanGiven to him by Kansas City Chiefs play-by-play announcer Mitch Holthus.
ShadyLeSean McCoyHis mother gave him the nickname as he had lots of mood changes when he was young.
The SheriffPeyton ManningWell known for calling his own plays at the line of scrimmage and hurry-up offense.
ShipwreckJohn Simms KellyA nod to famed pole-sitter Alvin Kelly, also popularly nicknamed "Shipwreck."
SilverbackJames HarrisonHis strength, which is likened to that of a silverback gorilla
Sixty Minute ManChuck BednarikPlaying on both offense and defense ; is sometimes applied generally to any player that does this. Bednarik is generally recognized as the last to have r
Slingin' SammySammy BaughHis affinity for passing the ball, particularly deep downfield
Smash and DashChris Johnson & LenDale WhiteRunning back duo of the Titans starting in 2008; White being Smash for his 'power running back' skills and Johnson being Dash because of his astonishing breakaway speed
Smith Brothers or Smith BrosPreston Smith and Za'Darius SmithGreen Bay Packers linebacker duo who shares the same last name.
SmokeyJohn BrownBrown had jet black skin at birth, leading his grandmother to nickname him "Smokey."
Snacks, Big SnacksDamon HarrisonBased on his refusal to eat Rice Krispie Treats left for him by the coaching staff
SnakeKen StablerEarned his nickname from his coach following a long, winding touchdown run
The SnakeJake PlummerHis ability of "snaking" around out of pressure in the pocket; also a play on the wrestler Jake "The Snake" Roberts' nickname
SpidermanJoe WebbDrafted as a wide receiver by the Minnesota Vikings, on Brett Favre's insistence Joe Webb was signed to the team as a back-up QB. Went on to lead Vikings to a win in Philadelphia, against Michael Vick and the Eagles playing a must-win game. Lovingly called Spiderman, due to his last name.
Superman CamCam NewtonDue to both his unusually athletic physique and habit of pretending to rip open his jersey to reveal a "S" underneath when scoring a rushing touchdown.
Swag KellyChad KellyKelly released a rap song about himself in 2012, and the nickname stuck afterwards.
Sweet FeetJames WhiteA nickname that carried on from high school to the pros due to his quickness while running the ball.
SweetnessWalter PaytonEarned in college at Jackson State University for his slick moves on the field, his amazing dancing skills, and his friendly personality.
TankDemarcus Lawrence
TDTerrell DavisHis initials, also referring to the abbreviation for "touchdown"; Davis holds the record for most rushing touchdowns in one Super Bowl game with three
TDTony DorsettHis initial
The DivaAntonio BrownNickname given to his frequent acts off the field and his huge ego.
The KidJared GoffOften referred to by fans and anchors as "a" or "the" kid because of his facial young look to him.
ThorChase WinovichHis long blonde hair gives him a resemblance to the Marvel hero, Thor.
T-MobileTyrod TaylorFrom the wireless carrier T-Mobile, Taylor's initials and his scrambling style of play
T.O.Terrell OwensHis initials
Thunder and Lightning and 1976–1980 New Orleans Saints dynamic running back duo known as "Thunder and Lightning". The nickname is credited to former Saints Head Coach Hank Stram.
TommyE. F. HughittThe origin of this early NFL star's nickname remains unknown. It was popular enough that he legally changed his name to Tommy after his playing career ended.
Too TallEd JonesHis tall height
TrubiscuitMitchell TrubiskyPortmanteau of his surname and the word "biscuit"
Tuel TimeJeff TuelA play on the show-within-a-show Tool Time on the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement.
TunaBill ParcellsBestowed in 1980, well after his NFL playing career ended, when Parcells was an assistant with the New England Patriots, as an homage to the advertising icon Charlie the Tuna.
The Tyler RoseEarl CampbellCampbell is from Tyler, Texas
Ty LawDre BlyBased on commonly being mistaken for having the shortest name in the NFL
Two Point TupaTom TupaTupa took advantage of the legalization of the two-point conversion in the 1994 NFL season; as holder on extra points, he picked the ball up and ran for the conversion three times that season, the first NFL player to score that way.
Uncle RicoKyle OrtonOrton bore a resemblance to Uncle Rico, a washed-up former high school backup quarterback in the movie Napoleon Dynamite, especially during his time with the Buffalo Bills. Prior to his signing with the Bills, he earned the nickname Neckbeard for his facial hair.
UncShannon SharpeShannon Sharpe is a former American football tight end who played for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He is a TV presenter who co-hosts ' with Skip Bayless. Sharpe was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011 and was the first tight end to amass over 10,000 receiving yards. He has a huge following on Twitter and received his Unc nickname from his followers for his hilarious antics on set.
UptownGene UpshawA play on his name, but also his role as a guard when run-blocking.
WalrusAndy ReidHis size and distinctive thick handlebar mustache
Weapon XBrian DawkinsHis hard-hitting, game-changing play style. As well as his flying tackles.
White ShoesBilly JohnsonHis choice of footwear at a time when most players wore black cleats
The Wheaton IcemanHarold "Red" GrangeA part-time job he once held delivering ice in his hometown of Wheaton, Illinois
WildmanRay Nitschke
Williams WallPat Williams & Kevin WilliamsThe duo is largely responsible for the Vikings fielding such a stiff run defense, and they make it nearly impossible for the opposition to consistently gain yardage between the tackles.
Windy City FlyerDevin HesterHester's speed and a nickname for the city of Chicago, in which he plays; bestowed by WBBM 780 radio-announcer Jeff Joniak
WinkDon MartindaleMartindale shares a last name with media personality Winston "Wink" Martindale.
WD40 and For Dunn's initials and Alstott's jersey No. 40, a play on the proprietary lubricant of the same name.
WorldJerry RiceHe acquired the nickname "World" at Mississippi Valley State University because there was no pass in the world he could not catch.
X FactorDante HallHall's prolific special teams success during his prime was an "X factor," a facet of his team's attack plan that most other teams did not have. In acknowledgement of his nickname, he would make an X gesture with his arms during his touchdown celebrations.
YodaSteve LargentFor his ability to use the "force" to visualize himself making any catch.
Zeus'''Travis Kelce

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Throughout the league's history, a number of rules have been enacted largely because of exploits on the field by a single coach, owner, player, or referee. The following is a partial list of such rule changes: