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

Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown in the first half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

If You’re Going To Taunt, Make It Count

Ray Ratto

Tom Brady Is Going Quietly

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Aaron Rodgers: If My Teammates Are Mad, They Should Debate Me

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Antonio "AB" Brown poses during SprayGround 2022 Pop Up Fashion Show at Times Square on September 08, 2022 in New York City.

At Least Ye Still Has The Dubai Hotel Pervert In His Corner

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Mike Evans Wrote Down A Thing: The NFL’s Finest Minds Investigate

Barry Petchesky

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 24: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Bill Belichick Really Brain Genius’d That One

Matt Ryan with his helmet pushed back on his head before leading his Colts to a loss against the damn Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Colts Have A Mess At Quarterback, And So Does The NFL

Justin Fields And The Bears Might Have Figured Some Stuff Out

Lauren Theisen

Kenneth Walker Doesn’t Waste His Chances

New York Is A Football Town Now

Perhaps Tom Brady Is Starting To Regret A Few Things

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers walks back to the locker room after Carolina was defeated by Miami 33-10 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Kyle Shanahan Had Better Hope Christian McCaffrey Is The Answer

CARROLLTON, GA - OCTOBER 11: Georgia Republican Senatorial candidate Herschel Walker is seen at a campaign event on October 11, 2022 in Carrollton, Georgia. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

Just Look At Herschel Walker Now

Dave McKenna

Want To Bring Dan Snyder Down? Make D.C. A State

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Chris Thompson

Dan Snyder’s Charitable Foundation Bounces Check

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Jim Irsay Wants Dan Snyder Out

You Can Still Get A Stadium Deal By Making Shit Up

Aaron Rodgers takes a hit from a Jets defender.

Aaron Rodgers Needs His Teammates To Stop Manifesting The Wrong Things

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 23: Executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby of the Houston Texans walks on the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Jack Easterby Could Only Fool People For So Long

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks on to the field as he enters from the tunnel before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on October 16, 2022. (Photo by Shelley Lipton/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tom Brady Came Back For This?

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 02: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the second half of their game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Matt Rhule Did Not Make The Panthers The Taste Of A New Generation

Carson Wentz dressed in a camo blazer and goofy hat after the Commanders' win.

Carson Wentz Is Looking Fresh And Tactical

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Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

New Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson

Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is angry after game

Ron Rivera Angrily Defends His Bad Quarterback After Commanders Win