On Thursday, multiple former NFL players received presidential pardons from President Trump, announced by White House “pardon czar” Alice Marie Johnson. The players include Hall of Famer Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, and Billy Cannon, with Cannon having passed away in 2018. Their convictions ranged from perjury and drug trafficking to counterfeiting, with no details provided for the pardons. Johnson highlighted the resilience reflected in both football and the nation.
