Bradley and Nikki Bozeman send hopeful message from Super Bowl LVIII
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman won’t be coming away from Las Vegas with any hardware—from Super Bowl LVIII nor from NFL Honors. But that didn’t stop him from repping his team at the biggest game of them all.
On Sunday night, Carolina’s 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and his wife Nikki (oh, and their second child) were in attendance at Allegiant Stadium for a classic battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. And Nikki, one of the truest members of the Carolina faithful, posted the following on Twitter around kickoff:
Manifesting a Carolina Panthers Super Bowl in 2025 #KeepPounding 💙 pic.twitter.com/3GFjNbkbRO
— Nikki Bozeman (@1NikkiAnn3) February 11, 2024
About four hours later, the Bozemans would see Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs capture their third Lombardi Trophy in five years. Mahomes, who earned his third Super Bowl Most Valuable Player nod, led a walk-off 75-yard touchdown drive to clinch a thrilling 25-22 win.
They also watched an old friend tear up the turf in his first try at a ring. Former Panthers running back and current 49ers star Christian McCaffrey, who played six games behind Bozeman in 2022, recorded a game-high 160 yards from scrimmage—with 21 of them coming on a touchdown reception in the second quarter.
But if Nikki’s manifestation comes true, Bradley and the rest of the Panthers organization will be doing a little more than watching the Super Bowl come next February.
NFL: NFL Honors-Red Carpet
Feb 10, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Bradley Bozeman with the Baltimore Ravens appears on the…
Feb 10, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Bradley Bozeman with the Baltimore Ravens appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Carolina Panthers Minicamp
Jun 8, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Sam Tecklenburg (68) drills with center…
Jun 8, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Sam Tecklenburg (68) drills with center Bradley Bozeman (56) during Carolina Panthers minicamp at Bank of America Stadium Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Oct 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) on the sidelines…
Oct 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) on the sidelines in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Oct 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) prepares to hike…
Oct 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) prepares to hike the ball in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Oct 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Brady Christensen (70) and center…
Oct 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Brady Christensen (70) and center Bradley Bozeman (56) blocking Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) and linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
Nov 10, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) on the field…
Nov 10, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) on the field with Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham (95) and linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers
Nov 27, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) runs on to…
Nov 27, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) runs on to the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Carolina Panthers v Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 11: Bradley Bozeman #56 and Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers…
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 11: Bradley Bozeman #56 and Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game at Lumen Field on December 11, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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NFL: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers
Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) takes the field…
Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) takes the field against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers
Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) gets ready to…
Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) gets ready to hike the ball to quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers
Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) and Carolina Panthers…
Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) and Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) on the field in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Carolina Panthers Training Camp
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA - JULY 26: Bradley Bozeman #56 of the Carolina Panthers attends Carolina Panthers…
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA - JULY 26: Bradley Bozeman #56 of the Carolina Panthers attends Carolina Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College on July 26, 2023 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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NFL: Preseason-New York Jets at Carolina Panthers
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) during pregame at…
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) during pregame at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Carolina Panthers v New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants talks with Bradley Bozeman #56 of the Carolina Panthers after a pre-season football game at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Giants 21-19. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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Detroit Lions v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 25: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammate…
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 25: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammate Bradley Bozeman #56 following a touchdown pass during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on August 25, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Detroit Lions v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 25: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammate…
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 25: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammate Bradley Bozeman #56 following a touchdown pass during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on August 25, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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NFL: Preseason-Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers
Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates with…
Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates with center Bradley Bozeman (56) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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New Orleans Saints v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 18: Bradley Bozeman #56 of the Carolina Panthers looks to snap…
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 18: Bradley Bozeman #56 of the Carolina Panthers looks to snap the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter in the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers
Oct 1, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) on the field…
Oct 1, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) on the field in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) runs on to…
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) runs on to the field at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) runs on to…
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) runs on to the field at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) reacts at the…
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) reacts at the end of the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers
Nov 5, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) and teammates congratulate…
Nov 5, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) and teammates congratulate wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) after his touchdown reception against the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers
Nov 5, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) lifts wide receiver…
Nov 5, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) lifts wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) after his touchdown reception against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers
Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) during pregame warm…
Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) during pregame warm ups against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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