Table 1.
NFL Players Receiving Stem Cell Therapies
| NFL player | Team | Position | Year | Location (clinic) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw, Ahmad | New York Giants | Running Back | 2012 | Unspecified (?) | Foot |
| Curry, Aaron | Oakland Raiders | Linebacker | 2012 | Unspecified (?) | Knees |
| Green, Jarvis | Denver Broncos | Defensive Lineman | 2009 | USA (Regenexx) | Knee |
| Landry, LaRon | Washington Redskins | Safety | 2012 | USA (?) | Achilles tendon |
| Lewis, Ray | Baltimore Ravens | Linebacker | 2012 | Europe (?) | Triceps |
| Manning, Peyton | Indianapolis Colts | Quarterback | 2011 | Germany (?) | Neck |
| Maze, Marquis | Pittsburgh Steelers | Receiver | 2012 | USA (Precision StemCell) | Joints & muscles |
| McClain, Rolando | Oakland Raiders | Linebacker | 2012 | USA (Precision StemCell) | Knee & ankle |
| Moreno, Knowshon | Denver Broncos | Running Back | 2013 | Unspecified (?) | Knee |
| Nwaneri, Uche | Jacksonville Jaguars | Offensive Guard | 2013 | Unspecified (?) | Cartilage regrowth |
| Owens, Terrell | Cincinnati Bengals | Wide Receiver | 2011 | South Korea (Chaum Anti-Aging Center) | ACL |
| Rice, Sidney | Seattle Seahawks | Wide Receiver | 2013 | Switzerland (?) | Knee |
Since 2009, 12 NFL athletes, including several high-profile players—Peyton Manning, Terrell Owens, and Ray Lewis—publicly acknowledged seeking unproven stem cell interventions for injuries sustained on the football field. Of the players who publicly identified the location or clinic they received treatment, half went to clinics outside of the United States.