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FULL Q&A: Victor Cruz on Life After Football, His Engagement & Finding His Next Big Play

The former Giants star opens up about fatherhood, his growing business empire and more.

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Sep 15, 2026
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Victor Cruz may have hung up his cleats, but he’s nowhere near done making moves.

In an exclusive chat with OK! Senior Editor Rebecca Friedman, the former New York Giants star opens up about what he calls the “best time” of his life – from getting engaged and watching his teenage daughter chase her own athletic dreams to expanding his business portfolio and partnering with Saint James for its new Yerba Mate line.

And while Cruz is thriving off the field, he still has plenty to say about his former team and what the Giants need to do to start winning again.

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Rebecca: Since football, you’ve gone into all these different aspects and extensions of your career. What has surprised you most about life after football?

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