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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

Kalyn Kahler

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

Should You Care That DeVonta Smith Weighs Less Than You?

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)

The NFL Is Hosting An In-Person Draft For One Reason, And It Ain’t To Promote Vaccines

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

Deshaun Watson Accused Of Sexual Assault In Seven Lawsuits

Tom Ley

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

The Patriots Are Signing Everyone Because Most Other Teams Can’t

This Is So Stupid

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?

Laura Wagner

Journalismism

ESPN Details How Billionaire’s Son Overcame Family’s Wealth And Connections To Become NFL Head Coach

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?

Please Revel In The Chaos Of This Beat Writer’s Screenshot

<p>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 <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


Drew Magary

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Jon Gruden (L) and general manager Mike Mayock of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrate on the field after the Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-24 in the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

My Team Is Gonna Be A Pack Of Clump Dogs

An Expert Weighs In: Alvin Kamara Is Really, Really Good At Snowboarding

Russell Wilson Trade Rumor Advanced By Use Of Passive Voice

Samer Kalaf

Media Meltdowns

Please Distract The Football Reporters So They Stop Defending Unpaid Internships

One Team On Russell Wilson’s List Of Preferred Trade Destinations Isn’t Like The Others

Will Anyone Miss The NFL Combine?

David Roth

Jack Easterby doing his thing, whatever it is, at the 16th Annual Super Bowl Gospel event.

This Is Jack Easterby’s World

Team owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys talks with the media during a press conference at the Ford Center at The Star on January 08, 2020 in Frisco, Texas.

Jerry Jones Finally Has Something Go His Way