Moving on from the NFL is difficult for many players. Playing professional football is an all-consuming passion for so many athletes, one that begins even before high school and lasts through college and into the playing career. On the other side of retirement, a player is often left wondering, “What now?” Football has, after all, become their identity.
For Travis Daniels, an early passion for photography and the right attitude of being appreciative for every step along the way have helped him find new creative outlets after his eight-year NFL career was over. After being drafted by the Miami Dolphins, Daniels played four seasons in Kansas City, from 2009-2012.