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Former NFL players discuss the struggles, success of Black athletes

Jason Avant, Tony McGee, Barrett Brooks and Ron Davis spoke on a BEN Philly panel hosted by Aunyea Lachelle. Watch the full panel in the video below

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NBC10’s Black Employee Network hosted a panel Thursday afternoon discussing the success and struggles of Black former pro-athletes. 

NBC10’s Aunyea Lachelle moderated the panel which featured the following guests. 

Jason Avant -- A former NFL wide receiver who played with the Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs from 2006 through 2015.

Tony McGee – A former NFL tight end who played with the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants from 1993 to 2003. He is currently the CEO of the freight company HNM Global Logistics and also the husband of NBC10 evening news anchor Jacqueline London. 

Barrett Brooks – A former NFL offensive tackle and Super Bowl Champion who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers from 1995 through 2006. 

Ron Davis – A former NFL cornerback who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers from 1995 through 1997. 

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