Jets' Solomon Thomas Champions Mental Health Awareness

Following personal tragedy, NFL player founds nonprofit, earns philanthropy nominations, and continues advocacy.

Solomon Thomas, a player for the New York Jets, has been open about his struggles with mental health following the suicide of his sister in 2018.
Thomas and his parents founded The Defensive Line, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness of youth suicide and encouraging communication and education about mental health.
Thomas has been nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which honors a player's commitment to philanthropy and community impact, for the second consecutive year.
He recently received the Heisman Humanitarian Award for his work with The Defensive Line.
Thomas continues to advocate for mental health awareness, encouraging those struggling to 'hold on' and 'keep pushing' because they are not alone.