Promising Cowboys linebacker honors single mother who raised him after his father’s passing
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Jack lost his father, Paul Sanborn, at just 4 years old. From then on, his mother became his entire world — working multiple jobs, skipping meals, and driving countless miles to keep her son’s football dream alive. She was his supporter, caretaker, and silent strength through every step of his journey.
So when Jack signed his first NFL contract with the Cowboys, he didn’t splurge on flashy cars or designer watches. Instead, he bought his mother a small, comfortable home — a gesture of gratitude to the woman who never stopped believing in him.
“My mom was my first coach, my doctor, my teacher — and when I finally reached my dream, she was the first person I thought of,” Jack said, holding back tears during a press conference.
The story quickly spread across the Cowboys community, earning Jack not only praise for his performance on the field but also admiration for his character off it. In a locker room currently clouded by contract disputes and leadership questions, Sanborn has emerged as a bright spot — a reminder of what heart and humility look like.
He’s still battling for a place on the 53-man roster, but for many Cowboys fans, Jack Sanborn has already earned his place as a true Cowboy.
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