Ex-NFL kicker Jay Feely wins Arizona primary after Trump endorsement
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely, who played for the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons among other teams, won the Republican primary election for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on July 22, 2026. Feely secured 49.4% of the vote against his nearest rival's 35.2%, a victory attributed in part to the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Feely, 50, played 14 seasons in the NFL and later worked as a media analyst for ESPN before entering politics in 2025. After his win, Feely emphasized his direct line to Trump, stating, 'He will take my call and he will listen. I have the ability to have the ear of the president.' The article also notes Trump's broader involvement in sports and politics, including his recent intervention in the FIFA World Cup.
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