Ex-NFL star finds new passion in farming

As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Jason Brown, who quit the NFL to tackle a new field, literally.

[hashtagjustadad]

He did not become a “plain old farmer”!! He became a farmer. Good for him and God bless him.

[enochwainscott]

They make farming sound like it’s a low down job. Excuse me! We feed y’all!!

[ericreingardt]

He understands that life is more important than money and fame.

[davids]

One of the greatest NFL retiree stories ever. Hate how they put him down. That's a lot of sweet potatoes

[lifeasakoala]

This is an example of someone that hasn’t been affected by fame

[Mb]

He retired perfectly, financially comfortable and brain facilities intact.

[CommonSenseIsntTooCommon]

Life is a lot different when you don’t have to worry about money.

[GrnXnham]

He's making a bigger impact on the world now than he ever made in the NFL.

[demetriusmendoza]

He made 35 million, then he opened up a farm to feed the needy. Nobel man.

[christopherori]

"...by Gods standards, not mans". LEGENDARY quote. Bless this man!

[rustyshackleford]

"I feel like cuddling you" Don't do that; Holding is still a penalty lmfao DEAD

[andrewison]

I can tell Hes a Godly Man, and has a head on his shoulders most athletes wouldn't understand. Tithing his crops, so proud of you Mr. Brown!

[dank]

He did the smartest thing he can do he made his money invested it and got out of football before his body is ruined and took a true honest job

[DoomSausage]

I bet this guy is happier than he could ever be playing in the nfl

[tonybrown]

If this guy gets hurt in the NFL ..his money is gone . Farming..continous flow of income and value to land for generations

[ArkamasRoss]

That is a man that has found his small measure of peace.

[Capmybets]

My dad was a farmer and I hated it growing up. Now that my dad has passed away and im older I love everything about it.

[MichaelKory]

This is awesome. Mad respect to this guy

[BrahouCorporations]

I like how they talk down on farming the whole time like its not a respectable job

[greenboyatgafarms]

Hats off to you my man. Without farms nobody eats