Rashard Mendenhall on Ray Lewis Breaking His Shoulder the 1st Time They Played (Part 3)

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Former NFL player Rashard Mendenhall discussed his early struggles and valuable lessons from his career. Recalling his first significant game injury, a fractured scapula from a match against the Ravens, Mendenhall revealed this rookie year injury was the first one serious enough to require time off, causing him to miss the rest of the season. He spoke passionately about a memorable encounter with linebacker Ray Lewis, describing it as an initiation into the football league. Despite his injury, Mendenhall viewed his clash with Lewis as a demonstration of his resolve. Mendenhall dealt with rookie hazing before moving into a starter role in his second year when teammate Willie Parker was injured. While he initially questioned his readiness, Mendenhall went on to have what he considers his best game in the NFL, securing two touchdowns.

[@brainoverbrawn3404]

Ray must have felt Mendenhall's bone sharter because as soon as he hit him, he started shouting "he's done" and really he was done for the year. Props to Mendenhall, he wasn't shying away from contact, but Ray Lewis was a different breed.

[@TheOne-bh9oo]

Real question. What happened to TK Kirkland in the comments section? 🤔

[@Onetime592]

😂😂😂😂 facts..i ain’t seen him in a minute

[@cleswag2419]

@@Onetime592is that really him or some fraud being funny

[@g-dub5272]

He got a job

[@VoteForBukele]

It’s played out. If he had any sense he would shift to being fake Boosie.

[@TkKirklandReal]

Somtimes we gotta watch and see what's going on

[@EmEs1018]

Ray broke a lot of folks bones over his career.. Ain’t no shame getting lit up by that #52 in purple n black. Rashard wasn’t no slouch either, tho.

[@TheRmm1976]

Mendenhall introduced himself to a brick wall on that play.

[@BigDic69-jv1bz]

Said felt like half his body was missing.ended his season

[@brilliantsounds1483]

Ayo he got a audiobook voice

[@g-dub5272]

I miss those type of defenses. Now it’s all flag football

[@vizionaryentertainment8464]

I believe it Mendenhall was a tank for a smaller guy. Him and Michael Turner with the Falcons were my favorite power backs of that era

[@WiseProfitz]

Damn I forgot about Turner

[@johnmartin5520]

Right turner was a dog on madden lol

[@DreMurrz]

Don't 4get Brandon Jacobs either

[@WiseProfitz]

@@DreMurrz He was a tank fr

[@crazycountryboy8941]

Don't compare Turner with this piece of trash

[@saunupe1911]

I remember this hit like yesterday. Been trying to find it on CZcams. It was a clean form tackle in the hole.

[@kennyb.729]

Don't bark up that tree...because that tree will fall on you!!!

[@wallyg2752]

That mf Ray Lewis is a damn living legend

[@alijordanx8954]

Nobody:
You: running into Ray Lewis like Ocho Cinco & Rashad thinking you can run into Ray Lewis and knock him down
You: on the floor woozy and got broken bones
Ray Lewis: Jogging back to his huddle

[@rashadscott5609]

That’s an eloquent way of saying you got smacked! 😢

[@o-sport9849]

Tested Ray Lewis gangsta ...G move..much props...Got your ass handed to you but much respect.

[@PowerIsWithin]

Heck of a running back for us in Pittsburgh

[@draines9237]

He was aiight great guy though

[@PowerIsWithin]

@@draines9237 better than Aiight dude was good

[@vizionaryentertainment8464]

He was a tank lol him and Michael Turner in Atlanta I used to love both them dudes as RBs

[@djgod5299]

That 2008 RB draft class is the greatest in the history of the NFL. Chris Johnson, Jamal Charles, Matt Forte, Ray Rice, Peyton Hillis, Run DMC, Johnathan Stewart, Danny Woodhead, Justin Forsett, Tim Hightower, Benjarvus Ellis Green, Felix Jones, Steve Slaton, Ryan Torrain, Tashard Choice, Kevin Smith

[@djgod5299]

Oh and of course Rashard Mendenhall

[@mckickz665]

Willie Parker was a nice speed back

[@williamlyke3472]

I was there on side line when Ray Lewis broke Rashard Mendenhall shoulder TK Kirkland 💯

[@slayer45637]

A defender shouldn't be satisfied unless they knock you out of the game. Real Football!

[@GrindDontStop416]

😈😈😈

[@Deetooclean325]

I always wanted to know Mendenhall workout routine....bruh was solid

[@henderson7476]

I just felt that game that Mendenhall was going to test Ray. Fast forward watch the interview and see why you should have just side stepped Ray and may would have played longer.

[@dcc2199]

Ray lewis b praying on Rb’s lol he ended Eddie George Career

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

I miss tht NFL😔

[@hustlewnemgt1128]

Proud of Shad 💯🫡

[@Cartoon_Cartoon187]

I met him when he put his jersey up at my school

[@TkKirklandReal]

Ray Lewis was a beast . I broke his shoulder once tho

[@focused4841]

Me too

[@Zunerilyz]

That’s shoulder logic he tried to spit was bout the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard .

[@puregrace7580]

I’m guessing tk Kirkland ain’t a Steelers fan😂😂😂😂

[@jqg124]

I wonder what Willie Parker looks and sounds like😅

[@spencerclarke2289]

That happened for a bigger reason outside of football I betcha

[@deesee2051]

Is this his real voice ???

[@darrelllomax7068]

😂

[@slayer45637]

This is his “corporate” voice. He explains this story on a different podcast and talks more like what you would think 😂

[@icuneedme84]

I thought that was Ngata

[@williemandowa]

Mendenhall was a beast, but Ray Lewis played him the fuck out.

[@bw318]

Rashard “um-hmm yes yes” Mendenhall

[@TreeSnackz]

Ray was hating

[@bigdogboss7133]

Ummm ummm ummm

[@Deshawn_88]

ummm ×10000

[@vladtv]

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[@Himothey90]

Uh uhh uh😂😂

[@BigDic69-jv1bz]

I thought i was going run over rey lewis it cost me my shoulder and season 😂