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Laura Wagner

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before the Las Vegas Raiders play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 4, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Jon Gruden’s Resignation Is Not Accountability

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

It’s Not All Bad That The Cowboys Are Good

Giri Nathan

Media Meltdowns

Why Did Adam Schefter Say “Clean Sweep” Like This?

Samer Kalaf

In Hindsight, Maybe These Two Guys Shouldn’t Have Defended Jon Gruden’s Character On National TV

Ray Ratto

Head coach John Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.

Jon Gruden’s Awful Emails Trumped All That Job Security

Investigations Editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

Diana Moskovitz

Then-head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden Resigns After Report Uncovers Homophobic And Sexist Emails

Tom Ley

Josh Allen Can Really Throw That Damn Football

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Hamilton Nolan

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: Jacksonville Jaguars fans react during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on October 10, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Jaguars Junction: Week 5

This Is So Stupid

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling Today?

Kalyn Kahler

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

The Eagles’ Win Was About As Ugly As They Come

Barry Petchesky

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Greg Joseph #1 of the Minnesota Vikings is carried off the field by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Lions Find Another Way To Lose Heartbreakingly

Why Does NFL Game Pass Barely Function Now?

Jon Gruden Can’t Explain Why He Sent A Racist Email About DeMaurice Smith

An NFLPA Player Rep On De Smith’s Uncertain Future

Lauren Theisen

Is It Better To Have Quarterbacked And Lost Than To Never Have Quarterbacked At All?

Birdfector

God, I Wish That Were Me

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Drew Magary

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 25: Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center on July 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Jamboroo

Have You Hugged Your Local Run-Stuffing Fat Guy Today?

Kelsey McKinney

Jon Gruden gives the thumbs-up to sometimes wearing glasses and sometimes not.

Why Won’t These Squinting Football Coaches Wear Corrective Lenses?

Patrick Redford

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars watches warmups prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Defector Up All Night

Man Four Games Into Coaching Tenure Once Again Clarifies He’s Not Resigning

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars wipes his face with a towel during the game against the Denver Broncos at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

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