Sae Tautu on Athlete Health, Injuries in the NFL, and Making Top-Notch Care Accessible

Former BYU and New Orleans Saints Linebacker Sae Tautu joins Zach on MoneyBallers to share his journey from the gridiron to entrepreneurship. After battling injuries himself, Sae now operates Ortho Athlete, a performance and orthopedic recovery organization built to give athletes access to top-tier care, rehab, and prevention services. He also founded The Pursuit Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to closing gaps in medical access for athletes who often fall through the cracks.Ortho Athlete: https://ortho-athlete.com/ The Pursuit Foundation: https://thepf.org/ In this conversation, we dive into the business of recovery in football: how NFL teams really handle injured players, the financial realities of treatment and settlements, and why access to proper care can completely reshape an athlete’s career. Sae also talks about building community support, mentorship, and a new surgical center in the works, while offering his perspective on what future NFL labor negotiations should address around player health.Whether you’re an NFL fan, a young athlete chasing a scholarship, or someone curious about the business side of sports medicine, this episode gives you a candid look at where athlete care is headed — and how Ortho Athlete and The Pursuit Foundation are changing the game. Remember to check us out on X, TikTok, and Instagram! And ratings and reviews are the most helpful for us to reach more fans. Lots of special guests are coming up, so stay tuned!