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FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 18: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots looks on before a game against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Edelman

Julian Edelman Is Going To The Hall Of Fame Whether It’s A Hilarious Travesty Or Not

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Jeffrey Lurie (Eagles owner) and Howie Roseman (Eagles GM, basically) stand in suits on the sideline. It's 2020 so they're wearing masks.

Jeffrey Lurie Is In Charge Of The Eagles, For Better Or Worse

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Quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans looks on from the bench late in the fourth quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

More Women In The Deshaun Watson Lawsuits Will Use Their Names

WASHINGTON - MARCH 4: DeMaurice Smith (R), NFLPA executive director, arrives with NFL Players Association Spokesman George Atallah (L) and Kansas City Chiefs player Brian Waters (C) for an extra day of negotiations at the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service building March 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. Representatives from the National Football League (NFL) and National Football League Players' Association (NFLPA) continue to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners during a 24 hour extension in negotiations. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

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There’s Nothing Complicated About The Deshaun Watson Lawsuits

A photo of license massage therapist Ashley Solis as she speaks at a press conference. Solis described the quarterback of the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson, forcing her to touch his penis during a massage he had hired her to provide. On her left and her right are the attorneys representing her.

Two Of The Women Suing Deshaun Watson Tell Their Stories

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The NFL’s Expanded Season Will Deliver Some Hideously Wrong-Looking Records

Massage Therapist Tells Sports Illustrated About Incident With Deshaun Watson; Three More Lawsuits Filed

Ray Ratto

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on prior to Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The NFL’s Hellmouth Begins Its Devouring

The 16 Lawsuits Filed Against Deshaun Watson Tell One Story

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 13: Owner Daniel Snyder of the Washington Redskins looks on prior to the game between the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Dan Snyder Was Never Going To Lose This Power Struggle

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on while wearing a face covering before Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Attorney Says He’s Spoken To 22 Women With Allegations Against Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson Accused Of Sexual Assault In Seven Lawsuits

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Masseuse Accuses Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault In Civil Suit

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

So You’ve Decided To Settle For Andy Dalton

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Taysom Hill’s Big Fake Contract Should Be Even Bigger And Faker

Dave McKenna

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 29: Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder stands on the field before a preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and Redskins at FedExField on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Dan Snyder, Accused Of Wielding Twitter Bot Army, Has A Pathetic History Of Astroturfing

Did The NFL Salary Cap Actually Need To Go Down This Year?

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The Dak Prescott Deal Is Good For Everybody

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 26: Chase Daniel #4 of the Detroit Lions heads off the field following a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on December 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

You Expect Us To Believe WHAT About Chase Daniel?

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