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The NFL's best friends
Puppies and players have always been an integral part of the NFL both on and off the field. As we celebrate National Puppy Day, take a look at some of the best puppy moments in the NFL.
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from the Minnesota Vikings eats breakfast with his dog "Jaz" at his home in Green Bay Wisconsin in December of 1998.
A dog named Packer who is owned by Ron Belim of Valparaiso, Ind., sits in the parking lot of Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Green Bay, Wis.
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. poses with his dog.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner poses for a photo with Turf at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Julie Cousins, left, and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins stand with their dog "Bentley," before the second baseball game of a split doubleheader between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 14, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals won the first game 6-4.
Cleveland Browns mascot "Swagger" sits outside his dog house during an NFL football game.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan poses with Julius, a nine year old pitbull. Ryan, who started the Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation which works to find homes for "hard to adopt" dogs.
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Chris Jones meets one of the puppies that took part in Animal Planet's Road to Puppy Bowl NFL animal adoption event, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 in Brockton, Mass. Several players from the New England Patriots attended the adoption event at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts.
Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Terry Bradshaw "interviews" his pet dachshund during a practice session at Three Rivers Stadium, Dec. 29, 1979 in Pittsburgh. Bradshaw was being interviewed by a television crew in preparation for Sunday's AFC Playoff game against the Miami Dolphins, when the taping went to the dogs.
The Seattle Seahawks grounds crew's dog Turf plays on the field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Former NFL running back Matt Forte and his dog, Ali.
Former NFL safety James Ihedigbo poses with his dogs at his home on Thursday July 10, 2014 in Houston, Texas.
Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis at home, on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, in San Jose, Ca.
Former NFL quarterback David Garrard poses for photos on December 18, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby poses for a photo with his dogs.
Novis Bradshaw, of Shreveport, La., and son Terry flash smiles in the hospital, May 29, 1970 in Pittsburgh, where earlier in the week Terry underwent minor surgery to have calcium deposit on his right thigh removed. The stuffed dog is a gift from a friend sent to the 21-year-old Steelers rookie, pro football's number one draft choice.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne poses for a photo with his dog.
Former Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James plays with his daughter Edquisha, 2, and his Rottweiler puppy Zing in the backyard of his Indianapolis home Monday, Oct. 4, 1999. James, who was named the NFL offensive rookie of the month for September, is averaging 89.3 yards rushing for his first four NFL games. The former University of Miami star also has 60 yards receiving and his 417 yards from scrimmage is the highest of any rookie.
A dog named Turf, who belongs to a worker who tends to the fields, frolics in a sprinkler at the Seattle Seahawks' practice facility Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Renton, Wash., prior to a training session for Manchester United. The team is in the area for an international friendly soccer match against Mexico's Club America on Friday in Seattle.
San Francisco 49ers fans and their dog watch during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.
A dog named Smoky sits outside CenturyLink Field before the NFL football NFC Championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle.
Former Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor plays with Spanky, an 8-week-old Jack Russell terrier, after team drills Saturday, April 27, 2002, at the team's minicamp in Davie, Fla. The puppy belongs to Amy Lee, girlfriend of linebacker Zach Thomas, right.
Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason (7) poses with his dogs for his Pro Line Profile trading card in Cincinnati on May 8, 1992.
Former NFL running back Rashad Jennings tapes a feature with his dog on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 in Secaucus, N.J.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston plays with his puppy while watching practice for the East West Shrine college football game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The all-star game kicks off Saturday afternoon at Tropicana Field.
Former NFL cornerback A.J. Jefferson smiles as he sits with his dog after NFL training camp football practice at Northern Arizona University, Friday, July 27, 2012, in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Former Buffalo Bills running back and Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas takes in the view of Lake George with his dog Snoop by his side on Saturday, July 28, 2007.
Sammy Baugh pets his dog Cow Patty at his West Texas ranch near Rotan, Texas, in 1998.
Former NFL wide receiver Davone Bess poses for a photo with his dog.
New York Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall poses for a photo with his dogs.
Former NFL safety Yeremiah Bell poses for a photo with his dog.
1922 Oorang Indians team photo. Team included: Jim Thorpe (second row, center). The team was sponsored by the Oorang Aierdale Dog Kennels of LaRue, Ohio.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Doug Atkins plays with his bulldog, Rebel, as he relaxes with his wife, Joyce, Dec. 20, 1969 in New Orleans, before the final game of his 17-year career in the National Football League.
Former outside linebacker Bjoern Werner with his dogs at his home near Indianapolis, Indiana.
Oakland Raiders quarterback, E.J. Manuel, spends time with his dog, Titan, a pit bull, at his parents' home in Chesapeake, Va., Friday, June, 20, 2014.
A dog wears a Cincinnati Bengals themed costume as fans tailgate before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Cincinnati.
An NFL fan poses with his corgi dog dressed in Los Angeles Chargers pet gear at NFL Corgi Beach Day, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Huntington Beach, Calif.
A corgi dog dressed in Los Angels Rams pet gear participates in a fashion show at NFL Corgi Beach Day, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Huntington Beach, Calif.
A Baltimore Ravens fan/dog appears during the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl 47 send off in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, MD.
Turf poses with Seattle Seahawks mascot, Blitz.
