D-Town East grad, NY Jet Tyler Kroft gives back to hometown, again hosting youth football camp

New York Jets tight end, Tyler Kroft, will return to his hometown to run the third-annual student football camp. DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, July 24, students will have the opportunity meet current New York Jets tight end, Tyler Kroft, and participate in a day filled with football fun. As a child growing up in Downingtown, Tyler Kroft reminiscences about how special it is to return to his hometown...

Chester County’s Nassib comes out as first openly gay NFL player

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa Carl Nassib Chester County native Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay, making the announcement on his Instagram, Monday. The former Malvern Prep and Penn State star — who is now a defensive lineman for the Las Vegas Raiders — made the announcement in a video recorded in his West Chester-area home. “What’s...