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Kelsey McKinney

Cam Newton, quarterback, of the New England Patriots, looks on from the sideline wearing a mask and rain jacket during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

333 NFL Players Were Placed On The COVID-19 Reserve List This Season, And Other Findings From Our Data Collection

Ray Ratto

Matthew Stafford, quarterback of the Detroit Lions, stands on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Stafford has his back to the camera, all that's visible is his hat and his jersey.

There Is No Logic To Be Found In The Matthew Stafford And Nolan Arenado Trades

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in his introductory press conference

Eagles Fans Might Eat Nick Sirianni Alive

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 03: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans in action against the Tennessee Titans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Deshaun Watson Has Had Enough, But I Sure Haven’t

Patrick Redford

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers reacts from the sidelines during the first half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Matt Rhule Could Afford To Relax Just A Smidge At The Senior Bowl

Samer Kalaf

Houston Texans Hire Future Fall Guy

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Diana Moskovitz

An image of football player Chad Wheeler as he is talking to reporters and standing in front of his locker.

The Seattle Seahawks Deserve No Credit For Dropping Chad Wheeler

Dave McKenna

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 24: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks to the locker room prior to the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

So It’s Come To This: I’m Rooting For Tom Brady

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball in the second half against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

How Are The Bucs Going To Deal With This?

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Dan McQuade

Three screenshots of Nick Sirianni: Him looking out onto a football field, him looking at a photo fo Sylvester Stallone in an Eagles jersey, and him looking at Swoop, Eagles mascot

The Eagles Are Trying Very Hard To Sell Philly On Nick Sirianni

Lauren Theisen

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Bashaud Breeland #21 of the Kansas City Chiefs

The Bills Played It Safe And Paid The Price

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills hits Alex Okafor #57 of the Kansas City Chiefs after a play in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The Bills And Chiefs Were All Hopped Up And Ready To Scuffle

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates

The Cowardly Packers Let The Buccaneers Flop Into The Super Bowl

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers

Here’s Your NFL Conference Championships Open Thread

DAVIE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Offensive Coordinatore Eric Bieniemy looks on during the Kansas City Chiefs practice prior to Super Bowl LIV at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on January 29, 2020 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

NFL Teams Have Run Out Of Excuses Not To Hire Eric Bieniemy

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Drew Magary

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 17: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a first down against the New Orleans Saints late in the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 17, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Ego Works

Dan Campbell, new head coach of the Detroit Lions, speaks at a presser.

New Lions Coach Dan Campbell Is Ready To Bite Some Kneecaps

David Roth

Raiders QB Derek Carr, seen here explaining the Rise And Grind Lifestyle to Derek Waller.

It Is Time For Derek Carr To Pull On A Camo Vest And Stop The Steelers

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In One Of His Final Acts As President, Donald Trump Pardons Brian Urlacher’s Brother

Barry Petchesky

at Sun Life Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Dan Campbell Isn’t Here To Do Fancy Things Like “Call Plays”

Tom Ley

Look Who The Texans Want To Interview Now

Football Will Always Do What It Did To Patrick Mahomes

Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts to a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 17, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Drew Brees Now Has Lots Of Free Time To Respect The Flag