Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, food. And for NFL players, it’s also a time to celebrate a hard-fought season and enjoy a well-deserved break. For New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, Thanksgiving is extra special. Not only does he get to spend time with his loved ones, but he also gets to indulge in his favorite holiday tradition: eating a giant turkey leg.
In a 2012 interview with NBC Sports, Wilfork talked about his love of turkey legs. He said that he eats them every year on Thanksgiving, and that he even has a special way of preparing them. He marinates the legs in a secret sauce for 24 hours, then grills them to perfection.
Wilfork’s love of turkey legs is so well-known that he even has his own GIF. The GIF shows Wilfork taking a huge bite out of a turkey leg, and it’s become a popular meme among Patriots fans.
This Thanksgiving, Wilfork will once again be enjoying his favorite holiday tradition. And while he may be retired from the NFL, he’s still a force to be reckoned with when it comes to eating turkey legs.
Here are some additional details about Vince Wilfork’s Thanksgiving feast:
- Wilfork typically eats two or three turkey legs on Thanksgiving.
- He also enjoys other Thanksgiving staples, such as stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce.
- Wilfork’s Thanksgiving feast is a family affair. He typically celebrates with his wife, children, and other extended family members.
- Wilfork is a big fan of the New England Patriots. He played for the team for 11 seasons, and he won two Super Bowls with them.
If you’re looking for some Thanksgiving inspiration, look no further than Vince Wilfork. His love of turkey legs and his dedication to family and friends are a reminder that Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate all the good things in life.
Here are some additional resources about Vince Wilfork and Thanksgiving:
- NBC Sports video of Wilfork talking about his Thanksgiving feast: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/patriots-feast-on-jets-48889411837
- Wilfork Thanksgiving GIF: https://tenor.com/view/wilfork-thanksgiving-patriots-turducking-hungry-gif-4739838
I hope you enjoyed this article about Vince Wilfork’s Thanksgiving feast. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving week is here, and NFL players are just as excited as we are to once again devour large portions of turkey legs. That’s because the Turkey Leg Award is NFL’s greatest Thanksgiving tradition.
Ahhhh yes. Sweet, juicy, juicy turkey.
Just look at Vince Wilfork tear that sweet tender meat off the bone … yea that’s good.
Let’s take a quick look back at how players have celebrated with those turkey legs in recent years.
2016:
Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, and Ben Roethlisberger had the honors, with Michelle Tafoya fake eating.
2017:
Morgan Moses used the turkey legs to perform a drum solo for TV viewers:
2018:
Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram, Cameron Jordan, Sheldon Rankins, and quarterback Drew Brees celebrated defeating the Falcons, their fiercest opponent.
They weren’t ready to let go of those turkey legs, either:
Considering the turkey was prepared by Emeril Lagasse, we can’t say we blame ‘em.
2019:
The Saints were back for more in 2019. Brees, Jordan, and many other New Orleans players were rejoicing with turkey a year after indulging in a turkey cooked by Emeril.
That’s a pretty decent Thanksgiving tradition the Saints are building.
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