Brian Dawkins: Weapon X | A Football Life | NFL+

[@CKpremium1992]

I’m not even an eagles fan but man how do you not love this guy. Eagles fans are lucky to have a man like that in their franchise history.

[@depthsofmymind4492]

As an Eagles fan I can 100% hold my head high and Dat the man is by far my favorite player!!! Too bad all my stuff and dawkins memorabilia got stolen not to long ago!

[@CKpremium1992]

@@depthsofmymind4492 man that sucks. I’ve personally lost all my sports memorabilia too. Hopefully karma catches up to whoever stole your stuff bro.

[@depthsofmymind4492]

@@CKpremium1992 it will

[@cjbotts]

Easily my fav athlete ever in our city, only Reggie could be compared. We can thank Andy Reid the GM for not resigning him thanks to the idiotic rule they had about not keeping players over 30. And the national sports fans don’t get why we had issues w Andy

[@40yr.Old.Nerdin]

We were truly blessed. Great player and role model.

[@sisenor4091]

We could use him now. Not just the talent but the passion.

[@alphaomega8373]

The greedy ends up with less.

[@briancox6134]

Blankenship is bad. No brian dawkins but I like him at fs

[@alphaomega8373]

@@briancox6134 Eagles been losing, ever since he made that post.

[@black7579]

His is still involved with the franchise

[@someone496]

We got Quintanamo and Chalk Dawk now

[@brianbitting3562]

I love watching this every year before the playoffs

[@atdubya9576]

Right here witcha👍🏽Go Birds!!!

[@bradleydennis1263]

As a Dallas fan, this man left me sleepless on many Saturday nights knowing he was going to be a major problem on Sunday. I absolutely loved his physicality, but hated he was an Eagle. With Respect 💯

[@iSavage61]

I’m an Eagles fan and that’s exactly how I feel with Micah Parsons right now. Our fans just don’t know it yet

[@bigdadddyd123]

Imagine losing sleep over watching football 😂

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

Me too Bradley I’m a longtime Giants fan. Those sleepless Saturday nites turned into nightmares because I knew what was coming! I have nothing but respect for him!!!! 🦅🦅🦅

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

Nothing made me happier in life. Dawkins kicking Cowboy ass!!! GO EAGLES!!!!!!

[@UncleGunz83]

Fly eagles fly!!

[@sosaluciano665]

“I’m like Michael Jackson before he went crazy, I’ll be there” 🔥😭

[@fitness_roofer3379]

🤣🤣

[@lyrics2challenged]

Lmaooo

[@yoanneM]

I heard that 😂

[@Kings0424]

That's one bad ass thing to say. Brian Dawkins was that dude

[@joanbeckford8804]

😂😂😂😂😂THAT took mee ooutt 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😁😁😊💥💥💥

[@michaelhession2105]

Even as a Ravens fan, I was honored to him get inducted into the Hall of Fame on the same night as Ray Lewis. Two of my all-time favorite players based on the pure emotions they brought to their teams.

[@hamzamustafa5521]

yes! ravens super bowl this year man

[@michaelhession2105]

@@hamzamustafa5521 I hope so. That schedule of ours, not gonna be easy.

[@brycegonzalez8846]

​@@michaelhession2105 If the eagles get beaten in the playoffs, for sure rooting for the ravens. They deserve a super bowl for sure. By the way, beat the niners.

[@depthsofmymind4492]

​@@brycegonzalez8846they did!!! Whooo

[@brycegonzalez8846]

@@depthsofmymind4492 thank goodness

[@kyle6781]

A interception, a sack, fumble recovery and a TD reception in one game.. smh legendary

[@saucychazz4884]

As a Philly kid in the early 2000’s B Dawk was a mythical creature in our eyes 😂 I still remember that Crumpler hit like it happened yesterday! I Appreciate him for all the memories and excitement he brought to the South Philly community 💯 if you are from SP then you know exactly what I mean!

[@MrBojangles2020]

literally the most clean safety hit lol

[@vonversace]

Mythical creature indeed. BDawk was something special

[@SalemPhiladelphia]

Philly in general bro. I still remember when he went to the broncos. I was so mad.

[@PrincessGamer]

FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shawnbopko858]

He was a bad ass safety cornerback besides McCabb and ducsie Staley 🔥🔥🔥😃😮

[@baddayoverdosed]

It’s hard to overstate how much of a privilege it was to watch safeties in the 2000s. Dawkins, Reed, Polamalu, Lynch all HOF and entertaining as anyone can imagine

[@nickterrell3048]

Sean Taylor and his short, but brilliant career, too.

[@philiphouseman75]

Loyer Malloy, Ty Law, Ronde Barbe, John Lynch, troy palamalu.....

[@NobodyUR]

They’d all be fined each week as soft as the league is now

[@georgeschneider333]

​@philiphouseman75 first rule about Ronde is we don't take about Ronde

[@antonioquiroz1140]

Sean Taylor too

[@daleridgway]

Coming from someone who spent his childhood idolizing and watching him play every Sunday, I’m so thankful he kept fighting and is still with us today.

[@soultyger]

Very well said 💯

[@nicholas.e5158]

9:12 Eli running for his life lmao gold.

[@joanbeckford8804]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@lukestoloff2213]

Such a shame he never got a ring with the birds absolute legend of a player

[@thekingmango9829]

he did. as a staff member with the scouting team and a little bit of player coaching and development for the eagles in 2017

[@lukestoloff2213]

@@thekingmango9829 I know but deserved one as a player on the field came so close so many times during his career.

[@michaelgear5707]

​@lukestoloff2213 as a diehard birds fan I always wish bdawk got 1 too DEFINANTLY deserved 1 I mean literally 5 chances 4 times om the cusp in the NFC championship game and our offense choked and 1 superbowl where again our offense specifically Donavan choked def a shame

[@Tico513]

And man

[@shawnbopko858]

Him and Vick Leo Sheppard was bad ass for Phil eagles

[@mrblaque215]

Brian Dawkins was an athlete, hero, maniac, and savage rolled into one. He will forever be one of Philadelphia’s patron saints. God bless that man ✊💯

[@juanio7036]

Weapon x and megatron is the best nicknames ever in football

[@Boxinghockey23]

Football was at its peak in the 2000’s. The athleticism was on par with today’s athletes, but the toughness from the previous generations was still there. Hitting was still allowed and it was an actually fun product to watch each week. And before all the people come flooding in about head injuries, mf’ers we/they signed up for this game! I’m a professional boxer. I know the risks of it. I WANTED to do it. These men WANTED to play this game and knew the risks. It’s why everyone can’t play football. It’s what made these men great. Because of the risk

[@MrPaglissi]

This is one of the best ones made. An infectiously inspirational human being.

[@teewrx420]

My favorite part is when he was in the pre game huddle and said "God dog it". Mind you, I'm not an religious man, but it fits who he is completely. Like Kirk Cousins saying "gosh darn it" it fits his character.

[@Killpopkulture]

You didn't have to be an Eagles fan to appreciate Weapon X in his prime. A hybrid linebacker/safety like no other.

[@SerFondue]

Man you still see the passion and grit on his face in the beginning when he’s walking out the tunnel into the stadium. Man is a true warrior

[@joanbeckford8804]

Fa suure ☝🏽WARRIOR X*

[@J2036L]

I remember coming from Mexico 🇲🇽 as a kid moving to Texas and trying to get into football but just couldn’t until I watched an eagles 🦅 game and saw Brian Dawkins and the rest was history 💚

[@bravocarlos1752]

Die hard eagles fan Brian Dawkins is hands down my favorite player ever in our history this dude got me ,my pops and everybody in the room hyped up before every game and we knew it was always a guarantee that he was going to play his heart out and he was going to do whatever he had to do to help us win 💪🏽 and start our week great on a Monday morning

[@Hi-Im-High]

It's so awesome that he was on the staff of that super bowl team and finally helped Philly get that ring

[@firingallcylinders2949]

Dawkins defined an era of hard hitting safeties. He was sight to behold in his prime.

[@treesquatch9150]

B Dawk, I'm still pissed the Eagles let you go. But I'm super thankful for you and that you're back in the nest.

[@azplush4010]

This is my favorite player and the only reason I tried playing football as a kid. Dawkins was the GOAT at his position.

[@christianalbert101]

Dang I teared up a few times on this one.

[@joanbeckford8804]

😊 Mee tooo😅😅when I truly realized I WAS cryingg I said *gurrll yoou REEALY LOVE the EAGLES 🦅🦅😁😁I tried to stop but couldn't until I saw him in ANOTHER TEAMS GEARS 🙁☹️then I went to being SOO PROUD when HE GOT INDUCTED INTO EAGLES HALL OF FAME 😊& HIS NUMBER RETIRED😉BUT IT'S WHEN HE GOT HIS RING😁 I love BD WOLVERINE/WARRIOR X we both loove WOLVERINE 😁 THAT'S MYY FAVE GUY. ONE ☝🏽BRIAN DAWKINS 🦅💚🦅🩶🦅🖤🦅🤍🦅🏈🏈🏈

[@joelamthach5812]

He has made the whole city of Philadelphia happy as a player and as an executive!!! The man definitely doing God mission!! God be with you and your family!

[@OnipaaPaulo]

He is the one that put the passion for this game in me and the reason why i love the Eagles

[@CrialCrial]

Absolutely incredible player and person. Him transforming into Weapon X when the game started wasn’t an exaggeration. He turned into that alter-ego and played his heart out. That’s why he achieved legend and HOF status.

[@90sSportsNostalgia]

That Eagles secondary during the Jim Johnson defensive coordinator days, was extremely tough.

[@JamesKeyso]

They were extremely overrated with the exception of 20

[@Thejuice1998]

@@JamesKeyso Brian Dawkins, Troy Vincent, Bobby Taylor, Al Harris, Lito Sheppard, Sheldon Brown, Asante Samuel, Michael Lewis, Quintin Mikell ????

[@depthsofmymind4492]

​@@Thejuice1998I loved em all. Iv been recently trying to get a Vincent jersey. Hard to find

[@bigmoose99]

@@JamesKeysowho? Bobby Taylor maybe but he was enormous for a corner and got burnt occasionally.

[@ronlion4918]

Legend & a role model !!

[@trueempire8948]

He embodied everything you want in a football player. He played hard, played physical, tough played with so much passion and he had alot of heart.

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

Weapon X is the wolverine of NFL HISTORY

[@scazermazz]

How much does Philly love him? I still can't watch this without blowing out a box of tissues. On top of that, when I called my dad asking if he heard Dawk became an HOFer he said nope and thanks for the call. He hung up, sat in his chair got a few minutes, then went out of his mind.

[@frankieyamz]

this man was the entire reason i started watching football, his personality, that shaded visor, the plays he would make. He not only got me into football, but an Eagles fan for life. Thanks Brian Dawkins. Still wear his jersey every sunday.

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

Brian Dawkins made playing safety exciting

[@mitchbrown6652]

So you have never heard of steve atwater or ronny lott...I could go on and on and name 10 more...but clearly you dont know the history of the game

[@angelophilippopoulos9678]

Brian Dawkins was right up there the greatest thats right Lottand Atwater.

[@Bakuru]

​@mitchbrown6652 are you saying Brian Dawkins isn't in the same category of those people? Because it SOUNDS like that's what you're saying 🤣

[@mitchbrown6652]

@@Bakuru No? Clearly what I am saying is that those players made playing safety exciting BEFORE Dawkins was around. Did you read the original comment that I am responding to? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Bakuru]

@mitchbrown6652 I did read it. Did you? Because he never said Dawkins was the ONLY safety that made the position, he simply recognized him as someone that did LOL context is very important bro

[@christopherramsue3119]

Brought me to tears. Love the love he showed the city with his character and his play on the field.

[@MrAmillz88]

I don't think I've ever had as much love and admiration for a complete stranger than B Dawk. Favorite Eagle growing up and he's the reason that I not being from Philly became a Birds fan. Love this guy!!!!

[@jonklippert2083]

My favorite player of all time. He's the reason I'm a Eagles fan. He played the game the way it's supposed to be played. A real nightmare for opposing teams. A one man wrecking ball. A true weapon X.

[@FernandoCovarrubias-]

That's right as a Dallas Cowboys Football fan Since the late 90s that's right I'm glad he got his ring and Won a Championship great player these type of videos get emotional.

[@ryan_2007_walls]

Brian Weapon X Dawkins was the most dangerous Safety in nfl history what a brilliant career with Eagles and Broncos a 2nd Round by Philadelphia in the nfl draft 1996 the Clemson Tigers alumni the only Clemson Tiger to be indicated into the pro football hall of fame

[@jamesdubeck4920]

Watching football for 30 years. He and eddie george are without a doubt my 2 favorite players

[@orbitvfx1]

Dawkins Was A Different Breed.

[@Tony-m4b]

Different Era of Football

[@bertcity2155]

One of the best

[@cjbotts]

Seeing him on the front of that Super Bowl parade float was one of the happiest moments of my sports life. Even tho he wasn’t part of the win on the field just being able to see him up there and holding the trophy made me happy

[@kinggkongg9694]

Man words can’t describe how much I loved Dawk as a kid he was my superhero!! IT SICKENS ME WE DIDN’T RESIGN HIM!!!

[@roliver247]

The intensity and passion Brian showed every time he took the field was legendary, and growing up watching one of the best ever is something I will always cherish. Even to this day, the impact he continues to have on the game as well as off the field advocating for mental wellbeing is incredible. Thank you Weapon X, and congratulations on a very well deserved place in football immortality.

[@Mma-basement-215]

No doubt about it one of are all time favorite and greatest Philadelphia Eagles of all time the wolverine Brian Dawkins weapon x ..lets go Fly 🦅 Eagles 🦅 Fly

[@Mma-basement-215]

He was like a modern day crusader on that football field.. the man was coming with everything he had and his faith was leading the way.. he was a legend..

[@J0SHOFFICIAL]

I will come out of this darkness and win in life, love 2 B dawk From Philly 💯

[@JosephRowe-tb3hk]

The absolute G.E.O.A.T. Thank you B Dawk for bringing me to football and to the Eagles family as a lifelong fan, with all the love. #20

[@mikeflores6254]

As a friend to Brian and a former Eagle myself, I too suffered greatly from suicidal thoughts and deep depression. But God….

[@dwrod24]

God bless you brother. My 22 year old son sent this to me and told me to watch because the Doc reminds him of me… ( I shed one) I was not in the NFL but I served two tours in Iraq and I suffer from depression … people assume you have to be down and out… not the case at all

[@franklanierofficial]

This has to be one of the best football life’s I’ve seen so far 🔥👏🏾💯 Dawk was a mfkn Monster and I say this as a Dallas fan 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@M.OD.21]

If i had to go across middle while this man was on other side - i think i would legit cry.

[@Ilied66]

This is the absolute reason, me as NY and I run into a fellow eagles fan it is always who is your favorite, besides 20. He defied the generations and was everything this team needed.

[@willbrown5197]

Born and raised in Philadelphia. Bled Green since 1984. This man is everything it means to be an Eagles fan and he will always be the Man, the Myth, the Legend , the Wolverine. We Love you WeaponX may you find the peace and joy in your life that you brought into ours. Thanks for everything Brian Dawkins. Go Birds. Let's wrap this season up and win another one in 2025. Let's Go!!!!

[@dawoman4u2nv67]

B DAWK something special being able to scream it from the stands at their home games ❤❤❤❤

[@constantchanga]

Dawk is the greatest Eagle of all time no doubt

[@superfreak19770331]

I'm a diehard Baltimore Ravens fan since 96. Ray Lewis is my all time favorite player, but I've always had love for Weapon X 💪🏿

[@Tico513]

This man raised me, my favorite human being in the whole world. Thank you for being the greatest role model, I have ever had.

[@SilverSpider44]

Oh hell yes! Love Weapon X

[@mypointoftoon]

I've been an Eagles fan from the UK since 2000. All that time, I loved this man for what he did as a football player. After watching this, I love him even more as a human being. Being married to someone who deals with depression/anxiety day in and day out, his words hit home so hard😢 what a man and an example to everyone

[@TyDaHighGuyy]

This dude has me crying with his energy . I love you dawk. Your the only weapon x and there will never be another. Thank you god for giving me the opportunity to see brian Dawkins and know if you work hard itll come true . God bless you dawk ❤️

[@adamvasquez2784]

42:23 is proof that if you live for God, you will be rewarded. "I didn't dream that big." You didn't have to. You put your faith in Jesus Christ and endured and lived a life worthy of your calling. My favorite player growing up.

[@brucelaberge4524]

Still my number one eagles player. What a great man.

[@MAB1907]

God put a good man in the right places, Amen 🙏!!!!!

[@brenstenlindsey]

They don’t make him like this anymore man, AWESOME player but even more amazing man. Well-deserved Hall of Fame induction.

[@TCLAsports]

As a life long Dallas fan. I still deal with depression and suicide everyday. This is something that helps. My grandmother out of Texas raised me on thr cowboys but in another life if I was not a fan of any team and saw this video I would definitely be a Philly fan. Respect to B Dawk.

[@Drewminnich]

This video definitely brought me to tears out of admiration and the respect for this man and as a player.. I’m glad he’s “I think” still with the Philly organization 🙏🦅”20”❤

[@PrincessGamer]

Litterly my favorite player in midnight green to ever play the game. I miss his fire so much, his play, his attitude, everything. He is what we call a true eagle.

[@SuperShowface]

Best part of these crazy hits weapon x delivered, they are all clean hits! He could of easily hit the opponent to the jaw with he’s helmet most of the hits but he made a clean tackle that still 110% hurt the opponent. Respect! 🦅

[@davidlam7307]

One of my all time favorite Eagles in my era. A leader, heart and soul of the team. Sad and piss off that he could stay as an Eagles his whole career but was relieved he retired as one and got a Ring.

[@georgieboy_htown4eva4eva]

I wish more guys would play with his effort and intensity. He was truly one of a kind.

[@jon-michaellybrand192]

That was one of the best NFL docs I've seen, this is why i love sports, and especially football

[@brandonowens6879]

I am someone who goes through depression and anxiety seeing Dawkins playing got me into playing football as s a teen then i got the privilege to meet him a few years ago and it was life changing the advice he gave me i carry still today and helped me turn my life around BDawk is a legend on and off the field #20

[@LeoCharles]

I will forever and ever LOVE THIS DUDE! You THE GOAT, Brian!! 💚💚

[@dsmedia9165]

That hit on tim carter was wild. A flying tackle. This man was really a weapon. He did whatever he had to do to make a play

[@aychasehim]

One of best football life episodes I’ve ever watched along with Mike Vick and Steve smith! And Eddie George!

[@PlayahFoLife]

Releasing this right before the Dallas game! Love it!!! #FlyEaglesFly 🦅

[@greenslugs16]

And how’d that play out 😂 DC4L 💙🤍 but major respect to for this man!

[@PlayahFoLife]

@@greenslugs16 lol y'all still choking on the first round FlyEaglesFly 🦅🦅🦅

[@davidstewart5018]

I love it when that man said Duuvaallll I shook his hand never forget where you come from 🤔😭🤓🙏🏾

[@Cynsham]

His passion for the game was truly infectious and he was definitely one of the best safeties and players ever

[@Phillies08Eagles18]

I’ve watched this a bunch it still gives me chills.

[@DR.slzzzp]

the greatest, as someone who grew up in his prime (im 29) this man damn near single handedly carried my childhood

[@mikescaffo4850]

One of the very very best loved watching him it doesn't matter if you win the super bowl that doesn't mean he wasn't and incredible football player

[@gdeems6909]

LT saw him coming and dropped that ball 😂🦅

[@ceewills186]

B Dawk was a beast! Loved watching him play! My favorite Eagle of all time

[@michaelfoster886]

I honestly missed the great years of football, I just started getting into football cause for once in my life I decided to stay sober. I owe my life to sports keeping me busy. Thankful for these videos.

[@branbeni440]

God bless you Brain Dawkins, & your beautiful family as well. One of my favorite players!!

[@raze1286]

Imagine a fantasy defense with Dawkins, Lott, Lewis, and Taylor on it.

[@mattjohnson8090]

Singletary Atwater alzado romonowski also

[@ezyszn7300]

Can't leave out ED Reed.

[@jholylibrera902]

​@@ezyszn7300yes sir

[@Tonymarshall11]

If you put them together today they’ll play a combined 60 minutes at best with how many suspensions they’d get 😂

[@Cynsham]

opposing teams would literally have nightmares against that team

[@Stackorstarvebuck20boyz]

Went through a deep depression myself this man is helping me💯❤️

[@Koolbreeze8]

best documentary i watched in a while 💪🏾

[@MikeJones-iy1kw]

All time favorite player growing up I luved in tampa florida but played for the pal eagles tbyfl and from age 7 I was an eagles fan and loved Dawkins

[@Eaglesrule199126]

Growing up as an Eagles fan, we idolized B-Dawk. Not just as a player, but as a person. Wish he never left and could have been part of that 2017 team.

[@40yr.Old.Nerdin]

Still gives me goosebumps seeing the passion Dawk has. 💪🏻💪🏻

[@robertbarger6439]

Been an eagles fan since 1981 and there will never be another one like Weapon X love you Dawkins

[@J0SHOFFICIAL]

I’m not a eagles fan, I’m from Philly and I love B Dawk 💯

[@christianloubardias6375]

A lot of people forget that Brian was the only defenseman to stop The Bus dead in his tracks

[@dwaynecainesr.7001]

Love This Brotha ❤! Thank You Brian Dawkins!!! #4EverAnEagle 🦅 #BirdGang!!! There would NEVER be another #20!!!! 🏈!!!!

[@travishendrix7026]

Thanks for increasing your faith and finding a way Brian. Well done my Brother. I pray in your race. You finish it well.

[@MJOHN-k7g]

Will always love that man for more then just what he left on the field what a great man an father bless him always

[@johnhughes1196]

A true hero on and off the field.

[@gregmcclung7497]

One of the greatest players of all time and one of the few greats who never got that chip. Man he deserved it.

[@Storm27ification]

As a Steelers fan I admire and respect Brian Dawkins