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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (R) and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi talk between sets during their workout on January 15, 2026 in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.

Secretary Of War Hegseth Hosts Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi

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Ideologically Opposed To Proper Workout Form, With Patrick Wyman

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Ray Ratto

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks on from the sideline during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Buffalo Bills v Denver Broncos

There’s No Such Thing As A Secure NFL Coaching Job

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Lauren Theisen

Jarrett Stidham #8 of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High

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Broncos Fans Have Six Days To Talk Themselves Into Jarrett Stidham

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears throws the ball during an NFL divisional playoff football game on January 18, 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

NFL: JAN 18 NFC Divisional Round Rams at Bears

The Bears’ Final Magic Trick Was Almost Enough

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Las Vegas Raiders speaks with Atonio Mafi #56 prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on January 4. The Raiders actually won this one but fired Carroll shortly after.

Kansas City Chiefs v Las Vegas Raiders – NFL 2025

That Is Way Too Much Raiders, With Kalyn Kahler

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 4, 2026. He was fired two days after the Ravens lost.

Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers – NFL 2025

John Harbaugh Is The Shiniest Pony On The NFL Coaching Carousel

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Philip Rivers Had A Grand Old Time Leading The Colts Into Their Grave

San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy celebrates his 2nd quarter rushing touchdown against Chicago Bears on December 28, 2025. He's doing the cupped-ear "let me hear it" gesture into a TV camera's lens.

Chicago Bears Play San Francisco 49ers During NFL Game At Levi’s Stadium In Santa Clara

Brock Purdy Refuses To Remain Anonymous

Philip Rivers of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates his touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks on December 14, 2025. That's like five years after his last NFL game.

Indianapolis Colts v Seattle Seahawks – NFL 2025

Philip Rivers Is Like A 44-Year-Old Kid Out There

Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears walks off the field after a loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 7, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers – NFL 2025

All Things Must Pass, With Matthew Coller

Philip Rivers in a Colts uniform, from 2020

Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Colts Audition Philip Rivers In Possible Act Of Elder Abuse

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Tom Ley

Daiyan Henley #0 of the Los Angeles Chargers at hits Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles as he throws during the second quarter SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Philadelphia Eagles v Los Angeles Chargers – NFL 2025

Jalen Hurts Won The Disaster Contest

Keyshawn Johnson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 15, 2002. He's kind of smirking a bit.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Baltimore Ravens

Can You Really Tell The Story Of The Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Just 10 Hours?

GREEN BAY, WI. - NOVEMBER 2025: Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) sacked Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field

J.J. McCarthy, Devonte Wyatt, Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers, November 23, 2025

J.J. McCarthy Is Not Beating The “Sucks” Allegations

Coach John Beam, center bottom, and the Skyline High School football team pose together after beating Oakland High School 19-0 for the championship title at Laney College in Oakland, Calif. on Nov. 24, 1989.

John Beam, Skyline Vs. Oakland High School Football

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Coach John Beam’s Legacy Is Everywhere

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Only The Raiders Could Run A Play This Poorly

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Jameson Williams #1 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Williams is hugging the goal post after scoring a touchdown. He's in his white and silver and blue Lions jersey and he's pretty high up on the goalpost, above the NFL "Salute to Service" logo and he's clearly very excited.

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The NFL Needs To Cool It With The Celebration Penalties

Ja'Marr Chase faces Jalen Ramsey after spitting on him.

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Ja’Marr Chase Thought He Got Away With Spitting On Jalen Ramsey

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles walk off the field after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Detroit Lions v Philadelphia Eagles – NFL 2025

Dan Campbell Kept Asking The Same Question, And The Eagles Kept Saying No

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson speaks at the press conference introducing head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey on January 27, 2025.

New York Jets Introduce New Head coach Aaron Glenn & General Manager Darren Mougey

Woody Johnson Is Sick Of Everyone Knowing What A Lousy Workplace He Oversees

Brian Daboll of the New York Giants stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 9, 2025. It's snowing and he looks kind of frustrated.

New York Giants v Chicago Bears – NFL 2025

The New York Giants Finally Saw Enough From Brian Daboll

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Drew Magary

Kareem Hunt #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball against Cole Bishop #24 of the Buffalo Bills during the game at Highmark Stadium on November 2, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

Kansas City Chiefs v Buffalo Bills – NFL 2025

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And Now, Rude Midseason Notes For Every NFL Team

Josh Allen stiff-arms Leo Chenal of the Chiefs during the Bills/Chiefs game on November 2, 2025.

Kansas City Chiefs v Buffalo Bills

Is There A Favorite Hiding Somewhere In The NFL’s Big Muddle?

Terry Bradshaw (left) and Howie Long (right) on the set of the Fox NFL Sunday broadcast. Cleatus the Robot is in the background. Bradshaw is telling a story about texting someone he thought was Andy Reid and getting offered a chance to buy some pigs.

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Terry Bradshaw: A Man I Believed To Be Andy Reid Recently Tried To Sell Me Pigs

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 26: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) gets sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary (52) in the fourth quarter during the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA.

NFL: Oct 26 Packers at Steelers

Green Bay Packers Show Immunity To Aaron Rodgers

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