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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Ray Ratto

Jets fan holding up a "Thank you schedule makers" sign at a game

Detroit Lions vs New York Jets – October 22, 2006

The NFL Schedule Release Is A Beast That Won’t Stop Growing

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Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud during his session at the NFL Combine in March of 2023.

NFL Combine

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Positively Covered In Belichick Dander, With Rivers McCown

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Lauren Theisen

Denver Broncos v Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson Is Stuck Because The NFL Is Stuck

Aaron Rodgers is congratulated by Allen Lazard during a Packers game on Christmas Day in 2021.

NFL: DEC 25 Browns at Packers

Aaron Rodgers Has The Jets In A Headlock

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Dan McQuade

Aaron Rodgers takes a hit from a Jets defender.

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Aaron Rodgers Could Be A Jet All The Way

Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens

Why Doesn’t Anyone Want Lamar Jackson?

The Arizona Cardinals doing OTA's at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center. The NFLPA survey suggests that it "smells crazy in there."

Arizona Cardinals OTA’s

Let The NFLPA’s Reviews Of Every NFL Franchise Confirm Your Suspicions

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory parade on February 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade

The Chiefs’ Belief In Disbelief Is Becoming Unbelievable

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

George Kittle Wasn’t Even Supposed To Be There

Players look on during an injury timeout for Russell Gage

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Russell Gage Has Neck Injury And Concussion, Feeling In His Extremities

Investigations Editor. You can reach her at diana@defector.com or, if you prefer protonmail, dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. If security is a concern, download the Signal app and send her a text at 929-251-8187.

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A tribute in support of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills on display during the first quarter between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The Time To Talk About Fixing NFL Player Healthcare Is Now

Vikings v Lions X fans

All The Lions Have Are Moral Victories, For Now

The Seattle Seahawks celebrate an interception

Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks

The Lions’ Playoff Hopes Are No More

Jordan Akins catches a ball for a two-point conversion

NFL: JAN 08 Texans at Colts

The Miracle Texans Screw Themselves Out Of The No. 1 Pick

New England Patriots v Buffalo Bills

Nyheim Hines Returns Two Kicks For TDs In Bills’ First Game After Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest

NFL: JAN 07 Titans at Jaguars

The Titans Are Now Available To Host The AFC Title Game

Urban Meyer Postgame Physical Meter with raincloud above Meyer's head

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How Is Urban Meyer Feeling This Morning?

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A view of RFK stadium during a football game

New York Giants v Washington Redskins

Elder Wisdom

A Dead Fan’s Notes

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Carolina Panthers v Cincinnati Bengals

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Hell Is Marvin Lewis: An Open Letter To Zac Taylor

Andrew Luck after losing the AFC Divisional Round Game in 2018.

NFL: JAN 12 AFC Divisional Round – Colts at Chiefs

Strange Luck And Extreme Skiing, With Seth Wickersham

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Laura Wagner

Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts is seen during the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Andrew Luck No Longer Orders For Everyone Else At Restaurants 

Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love walk to the field

Green Bay Packers v Philadelphia Eagles

What Time Does Jordan Love Start?

Seattle Seahawks v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Who Are NFL Refs Talking To?

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Drew Magary

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The Birth Of A Scar

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Lamar Jackson’s Coolest Highlight Was An Incomplete Pass

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