This summer’s concert lineup is so stacked that even NFL stars are setting time aside from their playbooks and weight room duties to catch live music. Don’t forget — they’re fans just like us!
While the NFL season doesn’t officially kick off until Thursday, Sept. 7, when the defending Super Bowl champs Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium, athletes already plan on taking a break from their training schedules for an evening escape to a Drake or Post Malone concert.
We spoke to players from the Jets, Commanders and Cowboys about who they’re most excited to see live in their time off. Here’s how you can party like — and with (!) — some of the NFL’s biggest stars these next few months.
Gregory Senat – New York Jets Offensive Tackle
“Drake is always a good time. I went to his concert in 2014 or 2015 at Madison Square Garden. I saw J. Cole back in 2013; if I could see him live, that would be sick. I would see Burna Boy live. A bunch of my friends just went to see Taylor Swift at MetLife and it looked like a great time. I wouldn’t be opposed to going to a Taylor Swift concert. I think she has some really good songs.”
Trystan Colon – New York Jets Center
“I’m looking forward to Fall Out Boy. My cousins and I used to play their music in Rock Band when I was a kid. I like ‘Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down.’”
Mason Brooks – Washington Commanders Offensive Line
“I can’t wait to see Riley Green. I lived in Mississippi this past year and got to see him live. He’s great! We need to bring some of the south up north.”
Jabril Cox – Dallas Cowboys Linebacker
“I’m excited to go to the Drake and 21 Savage concert. I know all his songs by heart and this is his first time touring since 2018.”
Ian Bunting – Former Dallas Cowboys Tight End
“Post Malone is one of my favorite artists of all time. He’s incredibly talented and just does things his own way. My favorite songs of his are ‘Feeling Whitney,’ ‘Rich and Sad,’ ‘Goodbyes’ and ‘Stay.’ They’re some of the first songs I ever learned to play on guitar.”
All interviews were edited and condensed for clarity.
Upcoming NFL Season
The 2023 NFL preseason begins Thursday, Aug. 3 when the Cleveland Browns take on the New York Jets at Canton, OH’s annual Hall of Fame Game.
A little over three weeks later, the preseason concludes on Sunday, Aug. 27 when the Houston Texans play the New Orleans Saints.
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Check out our comprehensive list of all the cheapest tickets to see all 32 NFL teams right here, right now.
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