In this edition of Rookie Diaries, safeties Will Parks and Justin Simmons reflect on their hometowns of Philadelphia and Stuart, Florida, respectively. The two remain involved in fostering football in the places where they were raised. Even as NFL players, Parks and Simmons are dedicated to bettering the lives of children in the Philadelphia and South Florida communities.
Will Parks: I’m always with the community. I’m not just a football player, I’m a kid that’s been in their shoes at one point. I was fortunate enough to have shoes and uniforms, but other than that, that was basically it compared to the normal child nowadays.