Russell Okung

Retired Titans linebacker is one of several athletes using own funds to revitalize communities through education, social justice and the environment

Giannis Antetokounmpo joins a rare group of Nigerians to win their respective sport’s top individual prize

But Russell Okung wonders how the NFL and its competitors will react

‘It doesn’t help anyone accomplish change, especially change on things that are really important’

‘We’re paying attention to the bigger picture. Some things are just bigger than football.’