CHARLOTTE – Long snapper J.J. Jansen wouldn't trade his seven NFL seasons for anything in the world, but he knows that someday he'll have to.
In preparation for his eventual life after football, Jansen and several of his teammates recently took advantage of the NFL Next program that provides players with educational opportunities that extend beyond Xs and Os.
"Business is very appealing to a lot of athletes – it's competitive – so it was fun to see another side of the business world," said Jansen, who attended "NFL Boot Camp: Franchising" in April at the University of Michigan.