Erik Kramer: A Life of Unprecedented Comebacks
“Erik Kramer was known for his comebacks in the NFL, but nothing compares to what he’s gone through, and returned from, in life.”
Dan Wetzel,
New York Times Best-Selling Author
NFL Films Presents: Erik Kramer's Ultimate Comeback
NFL Films' documentary chronicles Erik Kramer's journey from football stardom to confronting personal struggles. The film weaves together archival footage and intimate interviews, exploring themes of family, mental health, and resilience. It's a poignant look at a remarkable life, revealing unexpected challenges and triumphs.
New True Crime Podcast “The Quarterback and the Con Artist” Uncovers a Bizarre, Heartbreaking Saga of Betrayal, Fraud, and Survival
A 10-part podcast reveals Erik Kramer’s unbelievable true story—from survival to a shocking spiral of betrayal and deception.
About Erik Kramer
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Renowned among rabid football fans in the 1990s, Erik Kramer guided the Detroit Lions to within one win of Super Bowl XXVI, set passing records for the Chicago Bears that still stand, and carved out a respectable eleven-year NFL career despite being unrecruited in high school and undrafted out of college. But for more than two decades, during his playing days and beyond, Erik silently suffered from depression. On August 18, 2015, after the deaths of his son Griffen to a heroin overdose and his mother to cancer, Erik pressed the cold barrel of a loaded gun firmly under his chin, closed his eyes, and pulled the trigger. It was supposed to be the end.
About Dr. Tim Thayne
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Dr. Tim Thayne is best known as a pioneer and innovator in adolescent treatment and family systems, driven by one goal: to help families create lasting, long-term change. With master’s and doctoral degrees in marriage and family therapy from Brigham Young University and Virginia Tech, Dr. Thayne has combined clinical expertise with entrepreneurial vision to transform how families and organizations approach resilience, trust, and leadership.
The Quarterback and the Con Artist Podcast
True crime podcast reveals how a con artist deceived a brain-injured quarterback in a shocking tale of betrayal and survival.
A Chat With Bill Keenist, My friend and Pro Football Hall of Famer!
Erik chats with good friend and NFL Hall of Fame awarded Publicist Bill Keenist to talk Bill's story from beginning to hall of fame.
Building Your Home Team: A Conversation with Dr. Tim Thayne
Erik introduces Mental Health Touchdown collaborator Dr. Tim Thayne, who discusses Home Teams and his connection to MHTD.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Erik Kramer talk's the importance of Men's Mental Health and how to help.
The fall and inspirational rise of Erik Kramer
“The fall and inspirational rise of Erik Kramer is a testament to his incredible spirit and candor. We all struggle in life, but I dare say Erik Kramer’s struggles were ten times any of mine—and Erik has come out the other side with a purpose and a story that can help thousands. Truly: thanks to him for telling a story that will save lives.”
Peter King
Three-Time National Sports Media Association Sports Writer of the year
