It’s been a great season for the Latin players in the NFL, and it promises to only get better as the playoffs get underway. The most well-known case, and the most proud of his heritage, is Victor Cruz. His last name is enough to proudly claim his roots, but his now famous salsa dance celebrations have brought a great Latin flare to this season of the NFL. Cruz, of Puerto Rican heritage, set multiple New York Giants records this season. The second Latin star in the postseason is not as well-known for his Hispanic background. Arian Foster, of the Houston...
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