New York Giants Tremendous Bowl-winning linebacker Kawika Mitchell lately took to his social media account to thank good friend and former teammate, Amani Toomer, for saving his life.
Mitchell posted photos of himself and Toomer from 4 years in the past and in latest days, contrasting his bodily and psychological state throughout each intervals.
My brother @amanitoomer_81 doesn’t actually know the influence these two second had on my life. The highest image WAS… dying, depressed, unhealthy, recluse, addicted. The underside image IS… dwelling, being, wholesome, related, recovered. Yesterday marked 4 years of sobriety from all issues (minus ice cream). At present I expertise freedom, freedom to simply be, to like, expertise, thrive, dwell, recognize…. I may go on and on. By no means hand over. #finallylivin
The highest photograph is of the 2 males at a social occasion. The underside photograph is of the pair teaming up at a biking occasion.
“Pleased with you, brother!” wrote former Giants vast receiver David Tyree.
“Wonderful,” retired Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes wrote. “The brotherhood. Thanks for sharing.”
Michael Strahan, Jeremy Shockey, and a number of other different former Giants additionally chimed in with help.
Mitchell performed only one season for the Giants — 2007 — and was an integral a part of the protection that led the crew to their stunning victory over the New England Patriots in Tremendous Bowl XLII.
Toomer is a Giants legend because the franchise’s all-time main receiver and was one of many core offensive gamers on that 2007 crew.
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