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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Patrick Redford

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: Bobby Okereke #58 of the Indianapolis Colts recovers a fumble in the end zone in the game against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Houston Texans v Indianapolis Colts

The Texans May Be Doomed For All Eternity To Lose Games At The Colts’ Two-Yard Line

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Lauren Theisen

Saints player lays face down in the end zone after failing to recovery a fumble

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The Failed Fumble Recovery In The End Zone Is The Worst Way To Score And I Love It

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

Jalen Hurts runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals. It's all blurry and artsy.

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Nobody Does Quarterback Controversies Like The Eagles

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown

Baltimore Ravens v Cleveland Browns

These Are Not The Same Old Browns

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Chris Thompson

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn talks with an official.

The Chargers Have Once Again Been Owned By Time Itself

Dan Bailey Probably Kicked His Job Into The Toilet

A slow-motion look at Kylie Fitts of the Cardinals karate-kicking the ball loose.

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Kicking The Ball Out Of Your Opponent’s Hand Is In Fact A Very Cool Thing To Do On A Football Field

Dan Mullen, in happier times, covers his face with a visor.

Death To The NCAA

Dan Mullen Was Embittered, And That Is Good Enough For Me

Chase Young #99 of the Washington Football Team celebrates

Washington Football Team v Pittsburgh Steelers

Chase Young Was There When Washington Needed Him Most

Madre Harper #45, Jabrill Peppers #21 and Isaac Yiadom #27 of the New York Giants celebrate an interception

New York Giants v Seattle Seahawks

You Take The Playoffs Every Time

Carson Wentz and Doug Pederson share a moment together.

Solid Marital Fundamentals Will Lift The Eagles Out Of The Shitter

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 02: A fan displays a sign during the third quarter of a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 02, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers

When The Football Is Meaningless, What’s Left?

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)

2020 NFL Draft – Round 1

NFL Sets, Clears Lowest Bar Possible

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Drew Magary

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 27: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers prepares to snap the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 27, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers v New Orleans Saints

Funbag

Which Quarterback Has The Coolest Cadence At The Line?

Ben Roethlisberger and Mike Tomlin chat on the sidelines.

We Have Reached The Absurdist Stage Of The NFL’s Pandemic Failure

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The Chargers May Not Totally Grasp The Concept Of Time

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Ray Ratto

New Orleans Saints v Denver Broncos

Football Found A New Pile Of Garbage To Feed Us

The Crud Meter shows that Tom Brady was pretty cruddy tonight.

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Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

Matt Patricia wears a mask and looks cagey on the Lions sideline.

Dear God, Will Someone Please Fire Matt Patricia

Taysom Hill Goes Deep And Checks Down On The Same Throw

The Hoarse, Mucousy, Ashen-Faced Texans Do Not Have COVID-19

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Samer Kalaf

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High School Sports

No High School Football Game Is Worth This, Man

E.J. Speed #45 of the Indianapolis Colts blocks a punt by Trevor Daniel #12 of the Tennessee Titans

Indianapolis Colts v Tennessee Titans

Mike Vrabel Switched Punters And Hoo Boy Did It Blow Up In His Face

DAVIE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 30: Stefen Wisniewski #61 of the Kansas City Chiefs performs lineman drills during the Kansas City Chiefs practice prior to Super Bowl LIV at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on January 30, 2020 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

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