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Barry Petchesky

during a preseason game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Texans’ Deshaun Watson Jersey Trade-In Is Great News For Brandon Weeden Superfans

Samer Kalaf

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers talks with officials during the second quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Matt Rhule’s Seven-Year Contract With The Panthers Ends Four-Plus Years Early

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay Packers looks on during the NFL match between New York Giants and Green Bay Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 9, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Vincent Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers: Do Not Even Speak To Me Of The Possibility Of Losing To The New York Jets

Justin Ellis

Cameron Dantzler Sr. #3 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after making an interception to end the game against the Chicago Bears

The Minnesota Vikings Avoided The Cruel Hand Of Fate Today

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

Dan McQuade

Touchdown Tom Has Done It Again

The NFL Concussion Protocol Worked Just Fine, Even When It Didn’t

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Rear view of car with handwritten sign reading Student Driver, warning other drivers that the person operating the vehicle is learning to drive, Dublin, California, May 2018. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

When Your Kid Can Drive, They Can Do Anything

Ray Ratto

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on after defeating the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on October 03, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

You Can’t Get Rid Of Jimmy Garoppolo That Easily

Tom Ley

Patrick Mahomes Did Another Funny Little Pass

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Doug Pederson Got Soaked In His Return To Philly

Antonio Brown exposes himself at a hotel pool in Dubai.

Video Shows Antonio Brown Exposing Himself At Dubai Hotel Pool

Medical staff tend to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins as he is carted off on a stretcherafter an injury during the 2nd quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022.

Independent Concussion Evaluator Fired Over The Mishandling Of Tua Tagovailoa’s Brain

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: Medical staff tend to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins after an injury during the 2nd quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

What Happened To Tua Tagovailoa Was No Surprise To Anyone Paying Attention

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 19, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Have We Seen The Last Hall-Of-Fame Running Back?

MADISON, WISCONSIN - JUNE 11: Former NFL player Brett Favre stands on the 14th green during the Celebrity Foursome at the second round of the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Club on June 11, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Motherfuck Brett Favre

Dolphins Special Teams Coach Doesn’t Find Butt Punt As Funny As You Do

Not Even Peyton Manning Can Save The Pro Bowl

Nathaniel Hackett’s Increased Focus Somehow Made The Broncos’ Offense Worse

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field with trainers following a play during the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins on September 25, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

I Know What I Saw, Man

Capital

Brett Favre Wanted Inmates To Help Build His Fraudulent Volleyball Stadium

Lauren Theisen

Thomas Morstead punts the ball off Trent Sherfield's butt

Dolphins Survive Butt Punt To Go 3-0

Carson Wentz drops a pass as it slips out of the back of his hand while playing QB. Norwell No. 68 is next to him.

Carson Wentz Was Pummeled Today: A Visual Compendium

Patrick Redford

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 18: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks at a tablet during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Tom Brady Tablet Destruction Reportedly Inspires Leaguewide Memo On Tablet Destruction

Ron Cain spreads ribs, chicken and links on racks while the smoker heats up in the parking lot of the Eclectic Cookery shared kitchen space in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Cain serves up his selection of barbecued dishes at Clooney's Pub in the Mission District.

Here Are Some Smells That I Miss

Dave McKenna

1916: Soldiers survey the interior of the completely wrecked Post Office in Sackville Street, Dublin, during the Easter Rising of 1916. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Irish Rebel Song Sneaked Into MNF Broadcast Hours After Queen’s Funeral; ESPN Claims Coincidence