Former NFL running back Isaiah Pead on the car crash that severed his leg | The Players' Tribune

Former NFL running back Isaiah Pead shares his journey to recovery following a car accident that resulted in partial amputation.

[@LifeJourneyful]

THAT WOMAN THAT CALL 911 WAS SO FULL OF COMPASSION....

[@sidersproductions941]

Man these stories hit so close to home as a reminder of how quickly and drastically life can change. I root for everybody out there still fighting cause I can only imagine it's gotta be tough sometimes.

[@J33Matt]

i grew up watching him in cincinnati. i drove hours every saturday and i remember being there at the first clip they showed when he high stepped into the end zone. Although i wasn’t good at it, i’d play ncaa football on my ps3 just to do running plays with Isaiah Pead. every time.

[@gg-17djsj]

love the positive outlook he has. Isaiah you are an inspiration, keep living the life you want to live bro!!!!!!!

[@scylerjackson]

Humbling & inspirational story ❤️

[@YONCE8701]

My lord.....though sad.....I'm glad I watched this. What a father ...That little boy has...the type of man (son/bro/friend/husband/dad) anyone would be lucky to have in their life. His mental+physical strength.....WOW

[@llw53one]

Awesome! Definitely cheering for him!

[@introvertedjock]

Wow. Very inspirational story. I remember hearing about his car wreck but had no idea that he lost his leg. I hope he makes it to the Paralympics #salute

[@danijelapehar4174]

Goddamit, this is so beautiful😭. That part where he said that he discocvered life other than football just got me so much

[@TheRealTMajor]

Amazing story. Hes gonna bring the Gold!

[@Lanika1979]

Thats good he moving forward with life not giving up

[@tedcasttv6253]

Enjoy every healthy day you have because you never can expect when your life could instantly change for the better or god forbid for the worse! Stay blessed !!

[@stealthmane904]

Felt that man. I can't even imagine, even you💪🏿more power bruh. Bless up

[@samgilmore296]

Very touching 😢❤️

[@JosephineBurnett-hj5qe]

I love your steadfastness brother Isiah. Love and blessings to you. Your son is a cutie pie. A family member is going through having to make that same adjustment as you did. God bless you and your family. You are the epitome of God’s strength and perseverance. ❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕

[@davidsayimright57]

Give this guy a never give up award at the espys or something

[@jamescooper560]

Life throws the hardest curve balls sometimes. Bless to have, Bless not to have. I guess just Bless. Knowing God, His Word and I Believe we must pray! Truly pray and connect with God.

[@shawnbanks9695]

Very humble story 🙏🏾💯

[@the_StennisFactor]

wow

[@shmoneyyybaee6971]

It is okay