The Joe Rogan Experience #1950 - Derek Wolfe
Mar 3, 2023
Derek Wolfe, a Super Bowl champion and seasoned NFL player, shares his adventurous journey from the gridiron to the outdoors. He opens up about the physical toll of football and the mental toughness elite athletes must cultivate. Wolfe reflects on the thrill of hunting, detailing intense encounters with wildlife. The conversation also touches on unconventional therapies, like light therapy for emotional healing, and insights into the Viking legacy. With humor and heartfelt stories, he offers a candid look at overcoming challenges and embracing life beyond sports.
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Bruised Spinal Cord
- Derek Wolfe suffered a bruised spinal cord and was paralyzed for three hours during an NFL game.
- Despite this, he returned to play two weeks later after being told it was just a stinger.
Playing Through Injury
- Derek Wolfe played for 12 weeks after his spinal cord injury, experiencing numbness with every hit.
- He later suffered a near-fatal seizure due to a brain bruise from the initial injury.
Back to Practice
- Just one week after being paralyzed, Derek Wolfe was back in practice.
- The team doctors cleared him to play, despite the severity of the spinal cord injury.