Timing is everything!NFL Iconsis about to drop their new four-part series, coinciding with Super Bowl LVIX in New Orleans. The series will conclude two nights before the big game, butthe subjects of the series will capture the legacy of four iconsthat combined played in eight Super Bowls, earning six Super Bowl rings.
Before the next team hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy, you can celebrate the game through MGM+’s iconic series.NFL Iconsis entering its fourth landmark seasonas it explores the lives and careers of some of the NFL’s biggest and brightest. This season, NFL Icons follows the legacies ofKurt Warner, Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware, andGale Sayers.
What Is ‘NFL Icons?’
NFL Icons is an NFL Films documentary series covering some of the NFL’s legends, exploring the stories behind the heroes. Narrated by award-winning broadcasterRich Eisen, NFL Icons explores their lives and careers through intimate interviews and archival footage that explores the subjects' highs, lows, and everything in between. Now entering its fourth season, the series has covered so many NFL greats with many more to come.Each hour-long episode focuses on a single starthrough a deep dive, unlocking the past through the opportunity to share their landmark contributions to the sport and the game at large.
When Does ‘NFL Icons’ Season 4 Debut?
NFL IconsSeason 4 debuts on Friday, January 17th at 10:00pm.From there, the series will continue with a four-week run.
Is ‘NFL Icons’ Airing on TV?
Yes,as long as your cable subscription includes MGM+!
Is ‘NFL Icons’ Available to Stream?
Stream on Prime Video
Who Will Be Featured on ‘NFL Icons’ Season 4?
NFL Icons Season 4 will feature four episodes, each covering four pro football icons. The 2025 season will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers Kurt Warner, Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware, and Gale Sayers.
Kurt Warner
The storybook journey of quarterback Kurt Warner, from his humble beginnings in Iowa to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is examined. Ignored by every major college football program. Undrafted by the NFL. Cut after a tryout in Green Bay, Warner stocked shelves in an Iowa grocery store as he chased his football dream in the Arena League and NFL Europe.His breakthrough season in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams in 1999 produced a Super Bowl championshipand league MVP award. Known for his devotion to his family and faith, Warner would play in a second Super Bowl for St. Louis and make it to a third Super Bowl with Arizona.NFL Icons: Kurt Warnerpremieres January 17 at 10:00pm.
DeMarcus Ware
An all-time great pass rusher,DeMarcus Ware’s compelling journey includes second chances and determinationto get through adversity and into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The story began in a small Alabama town and included playing at Troy University before star turns in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos. Ware was a devoted student of the game and an inspiring leader. Rising up from life-altering setbacks he persevered and earned a Super Bowl championship with Denver at the end of the 2015 season.NFL Icons: DeMarcus Warepremieres January 24 at 10:00pm
Joe Montana
Known as “Joe Cool” and considered by some to be the greatest to ever play the quarterback position,Joe Montana takes viewers through the high-pressure moments that built his legend.Starting with his college career at Notre Dame and winding through San Francisco where he propelled the 49ers to four Super Bowl championships, Montana is one of the NFL’s all-time greatest post-season performers and a central figure of one of the league’s most accomplished dynasties.NFL Icons: Joe Montanapremieres January 31 at 10:00pm
Gale Sayers
The epic life of an American football legend is explored. Nicknamed “The Kansas Comet,”Gale Sayers in a very short window produced a dynamic and unforgettable NFL career.The youngest person ever to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sayers’ bittersweet 68-game Chicago Bears career is chronicled with rare photos and footage. The episode also touches on the iconic TV movie “Brian’s Song” that told the extraordinary friendship of two running backs who became inseparable on and off the field until tragedy struck.NFL Icons: Gale Sayerspremieres February 7t at 10:00pm
Is There a Trailer for ‘NFL Icons’ Season 4?
Yes! As Rich Eisen says,“They didn’t just change the game. The game changed them.“The trailer for Season 4 of NFL Icons teases exclusive interviews with the season’s subjects on top of some of their career highlights.
Who Was Featured Previously on ‘NFL Icons?’
The first three seasons of NFL Icons have had a long list of NFL superstars.NFL Icons Season 1 featuredBrett Favre, Emmitt Smith, Vince Lombardi, Jerome Bettis, Jerry Rice, Steve Sabol, Marcus Allen, andJoe Namath. NFL Icons Season 2 featuredJohn Madden, Walter Payton, Jimmy Johnson, Steve Young, Ray Lewis, Troy Aiken, Cris Carter, andTony Dungy. NFL Icons Season 3 featuredJim Brown, Bill Cowher, Mike Singletary, andCharles Woodson.
What Other Football-Themed Series Can You Stream Now?
‘Hard Knocks’
Hard Knocksis the hit HBO series that follows an NFL team through a specific part of the season. Tackling the behind the scenes wonders of what makes your favorite team tick,Hard Knockshas offered an in-depth analysis into key moments and figures. WithLiev Schreiberserving as the series' narrator, Hard Knocks showcases every moment that the camera can capture, good or bad. Fans get an inside glimpse into everything NFL, pre-season, in-season, and more.
Hard Knocks
Hard Knocks is a sports documentary series that follows a different NFL team each season through their training camp as they prepare for the upcoming season. The show provides an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at intense practices, player interactions, team meetings, and personal stories of rookies and veterans fighting to secure their spots. Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the series captures the drama, challenges, and camaraderie that define professional football, giving fans an intimate glimpse into the inner workings of an NFL team.
Stream on Max
‘30 for 30’
30 for 30is one of the most renowned documentary sports film series produced by ESPN films. Exploring some of the most historic and monumental sports moments,30 for 30takes a peek inside the action by speaking with the individuals who were there.Since 2009,30 for 30has featured upwards of 150 episodes. Some of the topics explored includeOJ Simpson, the Miracle on Ice featuring the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team, and the 1958 Chicago Bears. The series has won countless awards over the years, including a Primetime Emmy Award, an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, and two Peabody Awards.
Stream on Hulu
‘All Or Nothing’
Similar toHard Knocks,All Or Nothingfollows various NFL teams as the cameras capture the ins and outs of a singular team. Depicting the operations, practices, and inner workings of the players and coaching staff,All Or Nothinghas had five seasons focusing on the NFL.The teams spotlighted each season have included the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, and Philadelphia Eagles. All Or Nothing has spun off and explored other sports and collegiate teams. They includeAll Or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines,All Or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, andAll Or Nothing: Manchester City.All Or Nothingis available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
NFL Iconsis available to stream on MGM+ via Prime Video or the MGM+ app.
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