Jay Feely

Life and work

The story behind the role.

American football player.

Thomas James Feely (born May 23, 1976) is an American former professional football player and politician. He started his playing career as a placekicker with the Florida Bobcats in the Arena Football League (AFL) as a free agent in 1999 before playing for several National Football League (NFL) teams. Following his retirement until 2025, Feely worked as a reporter and analyst for the NFL on CBS. Feely played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He was also a member of the AFL's Tampa Bay Storm and in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears. He was a member of the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team with the Falcons in 2001. Feely is the Republican nominee for Arizona's 1st congressional district in 2026, after previously launching a campaign in the 5th district. It is important to note he does not live in the district he is running for election in.

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