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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Lauren Theisen

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The Titans Played Football From 1906 And It Almost Worked

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

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Just Look At Aaron Rodgers

Miami Dolphins v Chicago Bears

Justin Fields Lost But He Looked Awesome

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Ray Ratto

San Francisco 49ers v Los Angeles Rams

Christian McCaffrey Creates Good Problems For The 49ers

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 Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

Matt Ryan with his helmet pushed back on his head before leading his Colts to a loss against the damn Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The Colts Have A Mess At Quarterback, And So Does The NFL

Seattle Seahawks v Los Angeles Chargers

Kenneth Walker Doesn’t Waste His Chances

Dave McKenna

House Hearing Examines NFL’s Handling Of Washington Commanders’ Workplace Misconduct

Want To Bring Dan Snyder Down? Make D.C. A State

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Samer Kalaf

Antonio Brown exposes himself at a hotel pool in Dubai.

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Video Shows Antonio Brown Exposing Himself At Dubai Hotel Pool

NFL: FEB 06 2022 Pro Bowl

Not Even Peyton Manning Can Save The Pro Bowl

Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions

The Lions Have A New Star Whose Prime They Can Waste

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David Roth

Brett Favre gives the camera a thumbs up while playing in the American Family Insurance Championship golf event in Wisconsin, in June of 2022.

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Podcasts

Sweetheart Of The Scuzz Carnival, With Pablo Torre

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 26: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers stands on the field prior to the start of an NFL preseason against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on August 26, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers v New Orleans Saints

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A Way To Make Pro Football Safer Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight

Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings

Aaron Rodgers Needed Davante Adams

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson (2) reacts after missing a field goal in overtime during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 11, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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What Could Have Been: There Were Almost Two Ties Yesterday

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Laura Wagner

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Dead Queen Shoehorned Into NFL Kickoff

West Ham United v Napoli – Bobby Moore Cup

Let’s Wander Slowly Through The Fields Of Joy

Kirk Cousins, seen here staring uncomprehendingly at The Distraction logo after a loss to the 49ers.

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The Good, The Bad, And The Cousins, With Kalyn Kahler

Disgraced coach Jon Gruden speaks at an interview for the Little Rock Touchdown Club

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Jon Gruden Emerges With A Sorry Excuse And Sorrier Haircut

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Chris Thompson

A photo of the Baltimore Ravens mascot, a giant Raven named Poe, being carted off the football field with the help of several staffers.

Ravens Mascot Laid Low By Children

Zach Wilson of the New York Jets walks to the locker room after an injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New York Jets v Philadelphia Eagles

Zach Wilson Is Hurt, And The 49ers Are Hopeful

Kalyn Kahler

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Josh McCown Doesn’t Mind Being Known As A “Journeyman”

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Justin Ellis

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I Guess Russell Wilson Wants Us To Know He Is Working Out Very Hard And Definitely Over His Old Team

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Albert Burneko

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Hm, Maybe Tom Brady Can, In Fact, Play Forever

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This Is So Stupid

Why The NFL Combine Should Be In My Backyard: A 1,000-Word Essay

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Defector Staff

The Lombardi Trophy, with LA Rams and Cincinnati Bengals helmets

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s Super Bowl Press Conference

The Winners And Losers Of Super Bowl LVI

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