LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To millions of Americans, NFL players appear larger than life. But under the helmet lies a different reality. The path to the league is unforgiving—only 1.6% of college players make it to the pros—and the pressure to perform at the highest level is constant. Even the off-season offers only a brief pause before expectations for the next season begin to rise. The scrutiny of more than 17 million weekly viewers takes a toll on even the strongest athletes.
The recent suicide of Dallas Cowboys Marshawn Kneeland and the decision of Philadelphia Eagles Jaire Alexander to step away mid-season to address mental and physical health are the latest incidents exposing the truth: some NFL players are struggling and solutions are urgent.
While the conversation around mental health in the NFL is growing, an effective solution is needed to help players navigate intense pressures and maintain control of their mental health.
Former Denver Broncos safety Nick Ferguson found a method that benefited himself, other athletes and individuals around the world. “I sustained a knee injury playing football and required surgery. The mental aspect of recovery was the hardest part. Not knowing whether I’d be able to perform at the same level, and the mental battle that came with that uncertainty, is something every athlete goes through. Dianetics fixed all of that. It helped me get past the doubt and trust my body again.”
Now in its 75th year, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard is the best-selling book on the human mind. With 82% of US adults wanting to improve their mental health, those who have used Dianetics agree that it provides lasting resolution to mental health challenges.
The NFL and its players have increasingly brought mental health into the spotlight—through efforts like the Colts’ “Kicking the Stigma” campaign and advocacy of athletes such as Panthers’ Hayden Hurst. As these challenges continue to surface, deeper and lasting solutions are needed. Many athletes have turned to Dianetics as a practical way to understand and address persistent mental stress, reflecting a shift and hope that those who give so much on the field can find clarity and resilience in life.
Bridge Publications publishes the nonfiction works of L. Ron Hubbard. Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health is the bestselling book on the human mind. Visit www.dianetics.org.
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