FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Nearly four minutes into a breezy, upbeat session with reporters, defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw was asked about his resilience in his first season with the New York Jets.
Suddenly, his head dropped and his voice halted. He paused several seconds, reaching up with his right hand -- still gloved and taped from practice -- to wipe away tears as he stood behind a podium.
"I've been through a lot, bro," the 6-foot-5, 330-pound player said "... A lot of people would've [given] up, but I never gave up."
Javon Kinlaw is overcome with emotion as he recounts as his football journey - a hard road with many challenges.