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

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

David Roth

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

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Lauren Theisen

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.

Aaron Rodgers Has The Jets In A Headlock

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Dan McQuade

Aaron Rodgers takes a hit from a Jets defender.

Aaron Rodgers Could Be A Jet All The Way

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."

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)

The Chiefs’ Belief In Disbelief Is Becoming Unbelievable

George Kittle Wasn’t Even Supposed To Be There

Players look on during an injury timeout for Russell Gage

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

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Diana Moskovitz

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.

The Time To Talk About Fixing NFL Player Healthcare Is Now

All The Lions Have Are Moral Victories, For Now

The Seattle Seahawks celebrate an interception

The Lions’ Playoff Hopes Are No More

Jordan Akins catches a ball for a two-point conversion

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

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

The Titans Are Now Available To Host The AFC Title Game

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

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling This Morning?

Dave McKenna

A view of RFK stadium during a football game

Elder Wisdom

A Dead Fan’s Notes

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Jamboroo

Hell Is Marvin Lewis: An Open Letter To Zac Taylor

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

Strange Luck And Extreme Skiing, With Seth Wickersham

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.

Andrew Luck No Longer Orders For Everyone Else At Restaurants 

Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love walk to the field

What Time Does Jordan Love Start?

Who Are NFL Refs Talking To?

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