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Multiple former NFL players receive presidential pardons

On February 12, 2026, President Donald Trump granted pardons to five former NFL players for various offenses, including perjury and drug trafficking. The pardons were announced by Alice Marie Johnson, the White House pardon czar, who emphasized the themes of resilience and redemption associated with both football and the nation.

Multiple former NFL players receive presidential pardons

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Key Highlights

  • Pardons granted to Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, and Billy Cannon.
  • Crimes included perjury, drug trafficking, and counterfeiting.
  • Billy Cannon received a posthumous pardon, as he passed away in 2018.
  • Announcement made by Alice Marie Johnson on social media.
  • Klecko is a Hall of Fame defensive tackle who played primarily for the Jets.
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  1. Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking
  2. Multiple former NFL players receive presidential pardons
  3. Trump pardons five former professional football players
  4. Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking

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