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C.J. Gardner-Johnson of the New Orleans Saints

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Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears talks with quarterback Nick Foles #9 during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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

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Bears Javon Wims punching C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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Punter Johnny Hekker of the Los Angeles Rams holds a football

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Lions defender Jamie Collins Sr. lowers his helmet and headbutts a referee in the shoulder