Player Wives & Girlfriends

The Story

• Fast Facts: We'll pick up out story after Marcus retired from his 14 year career in the NFL. While currently serving as Offensive Coordinator under his brother in law for Lannett High School in Alabama, Marcus and wife Amani have ventured out on season 19 of CBS's Amazing Race. As the promos have been blaring all afternoon during NFL coverage, Amani and Marcus are faring well, challenging for the lead. We'll keep you posted as they go.
  When not navigating the globe or calling high school football plays, Marcus and Amani run T.R.U.S.T. 81. TRUST, which stands for Teaching, Reaching, Understanding, Supporting, and Trusting, is a charitable organization that serves to promote high ethical standards and bolster self esteem in the lives of children.
• Quote: When Amani was asked what she hoped to get out of the Amazing Race, she answered: An experience of a lifetime and time with my husband. Our marriage has been an amazing race – a honeymoon baby (although we intended to wait) set us on the go mark! We are very family oriented so, between the kids and his 14 year NFL career, he and I only get to steal moments for each other. It will be good to just enjoy each other. "