“I’m Not Crying”: Washington Commanders Viral Video Moves NFL World Into Tears

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Sep 25, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs with the ball as Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) attempts the tac ole during the third quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL fans are on an emotional rollercoaster. The Washington Commanders topped off an emotional week by causing more than a few teary eyes. While players and teams metaphorically leave fans crying on a daily basis, this time around, they would need a box of tissues. With the Pro Bowl rosters are out Commanders head coach Ron Rivera broke the news to those who were selected. The reactions of the players had fans misty-eyed.
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The team captured the reactions of their players on video. Rivera took the role of breaking the news to the next level. When the selected players approached him, the coach pretended to have bad news for them. By placing his hand on his head and looking down, Rivera looked like he was about to deliver bad news. Wary players who were anticipating something negative received the best surprise.
The NFL world may have caused a shortage of tissues
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The NFL world, for once, had nothing negative to say. The Commanders’ video featuring the players’ reactions leaves no room for anything but tears.

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Fans poured in and declared that the Commanders have caused a teary outbreak. One fan was in denial of the emotion the video sparked.
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I'm not crying y'all are crying.
— HTTR🏈-4-LIFE🏹 (@JTGII1981) December 22, 2022
Another fan made a wholesome observation
Terry and Tress were more excited for Jeremy than for themselves! This fan is proud of all of them!!
— BuckeyeCommander (@rudybux) December 22, 2022
This Cowboys fan can’t help but appreciate the love between the Commanders’ squad.
I may be a Dallas Cowboys fan for life but this was indeed beautiful to watch. Congrats to those chosen.
— Glenn Campbell (@glenncampbell15) December 22, 2022
This user comments on Way’s excitement for his teammate
Tress Way is genuinely more excited about Jeremy than he is for himself. Give me teammates like this up and down the roster. Much respect.
— Patrick Nehlsen (@nehlsen825) December 22, 2022
One fan says
This ain't even my team, in fact, they are a hated rival. And it still got me tearing up. This is so awesome
— Mikey Miss Blocked Me (@rock082082) December 22, 2022
Another user is heavily influenced by one video.
Well geez…..now you are going to make me start following Commanders football!
— Jeff Hand (@ChiefCat) December 22, 2022
Another fan provided some comedic relief with this meme.
— HARD FACTOR (@HardFactorNews) December 22, 2022
This user wants to switch allegiances after watching the video.
I’m thinking I’m more of a commanders fan more than ever. Should I leave the browns or just secretly root for my new team? 😆
— Jeremy Tobias Moorhead (@jmoorheadcnn) December 22, 2022
The joy on Reaves’ face and his teary reaction was enough to make grown adults cry. But why did the NFL world react this way?
Jeremy Reaves’ road to the top was not a smooth ride
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Ron Rivera may not receive the Oscar Award for Best Actor but he deserves to be ‘Coach of the Year’ because of the way he broke the news to his players. Terry McLaurin, Jonathan Allen, and Tress Way were given the good news of their selection first. The players shook hands with their coach, looking around with a mix of ecstasy and disbelief. But it was Jeremy Reaves’ reaction that had fans bawling.
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Reaves’ rise to the status of a Pro Bowler was quite the uphill battle. Former Commanders offensive lineman Ross Tucker tweeted the special teamer’s professional history that caused a whole thread of stunned reactions.
Jeremy Reaves, Pro Bowl Player: 💪 pic.twitter.com/z4jUb1VV7q
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) December 22, 2022
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After going undrafted, exiting the Eagles squad, and awaiting his turn while on the Commanders’ practice squad, Reaves made it to the team’s main roster this season. Amidst all of this, the 26-year-old lost his mother last year. Reaves has previously mentioned that she was his “biggest fan.” This is perhaps one of the reasons why his teammates were happier for his success than their own. Moments like these are special and an example of how the sport brings out emotion like no other.
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Edited By: Gideon Mathson
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