Former Broncos RB, Montee' Ball joins the Drive pt 3 — says that "service has became his medicine"
Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay welcome in Montee’ Ball, former Broncos running back and College Football Hall of Famer, for an emotional and deeply honest conversation about his battle with addiction and the long road to recovery.
Montee’ opens up about how long it took to rebuild his life, how he learned to make himself happy without alcohol, and how sobriety in 2020 allowed him to turn isolation into purpose. While others were stuck at home, he began helping people through charity work — and discovered that service became his medicine.
He shares how far he’s come, how grateful he is to be doing better now, and delivers a heartfelt message to all Coloradans and Broncos fans, thanking them for their support and explaining why giving back is now his mission.
Montee’ Ball opens up about his battle with addiction
How long his recovery truly took
Learning to find happiness without alcohol
Sobriety in 2020 and turning isolation into purpose
Charity work becoming his “medicine”
Montee’ Ball’s gratitude toward Coloradans and Broncos fans
Broncos Country — weigh in:
• What part of Montee’ Ball’s recovery story impacted you the most
• How important is it for athletes to share their struggles
• And what does Montee’s journey teach about resilience and giving back
