CULTURE

Footer Column 2

Footer Legal

Footer Main

Nav Bar

OTHER

SPORTS

Subscribe, at any level, to play

Thanks for your interest in Defector Crosswords!

Become a subscriber today to get unlimited access

Thanks for reading!

Plans start at $8/month.

Subscribers enjoy unlimited, ad-free browsing.

Register to continue

Or click here to subscribe for unlimited, ad-free access!

Our gift to you: This year's post is unlocked. Register your email to get even more free articles.

Welcome to the 2025 Hater's Guide!

Just register your email:

This blog is free to read.

This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

Defector

Kalyn Kahler

Get To Know Mike White, NFL Starting Quarterback

Thank You, Dan Campbell, For This Bit Of Coaching Chaos

Know Your NFL Backup QBs

The Packers Are Going To Be Just Fine

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 10: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after missing a field goal during overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

These Kickers Just Could Not

Why Does NFL Game Pass Barely Function Now?

An NFLPA Player Rep On De Smith’s Uncertain Future

Matt Nagy Has A Tough Time Admitting He’s No Longer Calling The Offensive Plays

The Bears Just Want To Be Like Everybody Else

My White Whale Is The Story Of An MLB Veteran Paying His Teammates To Get Vaccinated

Matt Nagy Can’t Stop Talking About How This Is His Fault

The Bears’ QB Situation Is More Perplexing Than Ever

Fake Vaccine Cards Are A Real Problem For The NFL

Panthers Kick Off NFL Season With One Of The Worst Punts In History

Cam Newton Is Right About Why The Patriots Cut Him

Life's Rich Pageant

American Flag Finally Put To Good Use At Sporting Event

Is The 17-Game Season The Beginning Of NFL Load Management?

Death To The NCAA

Create Your Own Fake Football School!

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He is in a green camo hoodie and wearing red headphone.

The Biggest News At Texans Camp Is Deshaun Watson, And Nobody Wants To Talk About It