Jaylen Warren’s rise with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been defined by toughness and resilience, a journey from undrafted free agent to one of the league’s most underrated backs. But behind the powerful runs and relentless energy lies a story of gratitude that fans are only beginning to hear.
Years ago, when Warren was still a student with big dreams but little financial support, he faced the real possibility of leaving school and giving up on football. That was whenhe family of a childhood friend stepped in to cover his tuition, making sure his path stayed alive when everything else seemed stacked against him.
Since earning his NFL salary, Warren has honored that kindness in the most consistent way possible: by sending $10,000 every month for three years
to the family who once gave him a lifeline. The commitment has already surpassed $360,000, but for Warren, the money is not about numbers — it is about loyalty, love, and remembering where he came from.
“They gave me the chance to keep going when I was at my lowest,” Warren said. “I told myself if I ever made it, I would repay that faith every single month. And I’ll keep that promise.”
What makes the story even more remarkable is that the same childhood friend has been by Warren’s side at nearly every game, quietly supporting him while the world focused on the bright lights of the NFL.
In Pittsburgh, fans already admire Jaylen Warren for his grit and determination. Now, this story shows something even greater — that true greatness is not only measured in yards gained, but in loyalty and gratitude that lasts a lifetime.
Kellen Moore entered the new season as head coach of the New Orleans Saints fresh off a Super Bowl victory with the
Philadelphia Eagles last year. But instead of leaving the controversial “Tush Push” behind, he brought it to his new team.
In the second quarter of Sunday’s game, the Saints faced a
3rd-and-1. Moore immediately called the “Tush Push,” the signature play that helped the Eagles convert over 90% of such situations last season. Unfortunately for New Orleans, the attempt failed instantly when OL
Dillon Radunz was flagged for an illegal offside setup, wiping out what would have been a first down.
What makes the situation even more ironic is that Moore was part of the group of
22 teams that voted to ban the Tush Push in the offseason, citing both injury risks and the negative optics of the play. The proposal fell just short of the 24 votes needed to pass. Yet now, Moore himself is attempting to replicate it.
For the Eagles, the Tush Push became nearly unstoppable thanks to Jalen Hurts and one of the NFL’s best offensive lines. But in New Orleans, the early results show how difficult it is to copy that formula. Even though the penalty killed the play, the Saints looked determined to practice and try it again in the future.
Fan and Media Reaction
The failed attempt immediately went viral. Eagles fans mocked Moore: “He left Philly, left Hurts, but couldn’t leave the Tush Push behind. Without us, that play is just a joke.”
Saints fans were split. Some praised Moore’s boldness for testing one of the NFL’s hardest-to-replicate plays in a real game: “Better to try and fail than to shy away from critical short-yardage plays. We trust he’ll get it right.”
Others were less forgiving: “You voted to ban it and then used it yourself? That’s like slapping your own face.”
Media outlets chimed in as well. ESPN called it an “
ironic twist” in Moore’s coaching debut, while CBS analysts said the Saints should focus on improving offensive line technique before attempting to turn the Tush Push into a real weapon.
