The art of exchanging jerseys in the NFL

Players from the Redskins and other teams are adversaries during the game, but once it ends, the show of mutual respect at midfield begins.Some fortunate football fans will have an NFL jersey wrapped and tucked under their Christmas trees during the holiday season. Now imagine receiving a different NFL jersey every week, one that’s game worn and even autographed by your favorite player.

Win or lose, it’s basically Christmas every week for some NFL players. It’s a common sight to see players exchanging jerseys after games with either childhood friends, former college or NFL teammates or simply out of mutual respect. For the Washington Redskins, left tackle Trent Williams, wide receiver DeSean…