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Hey Eagles, Jalen Hurts is your quarterback – don’t be stupid
Carson Wentz has been traded, yet somehow the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback situation is not firmly answered, and I have no idea why....

Ryan Leaf talks to Deadspin about CTE, substance abuse, and Vincent Jackson's tragic death
We’re getting a little more clarity on the death of former Chargers and Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson, and it’s a sad yet familiar story. According to Florida police, Jackson suffered from chronic alcoholism and his family feared that he showed signs of brain trauma stemming from his foot...

He Wentz to the Colts
The Carson Wentz waiting game is finally over. Wentz has been traded to the Indianapolis Colts, where he will be reunited with his former offensive coordinator Frank Reich. And just like that, “Wentzylvania” is no more....

The Steelers sure don’t sound too hot on Ben Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh has a Ben Roethlisberger problem....

Dolphins dual-threat Jason Sanders becomes league’s highest-paid kicker with $22 million deal
In the never-ending battle of “kickers are people too,” Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders would like to have a word. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins have given Sanders a five-year, $22 million extension that includes $10 million in guarantees, making him the highest-paid kicker in ...
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Ariel Young emerges from coma almost two weeks after accident caused by Britt Reid, but has 'long road to recovery' [Updated]
Updated on February 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.: Ariel Young, the five-year-old that was injured in the car accident with Britt Reid, is out of her coma. An initial update was posted by Tiffany Verhulst last night on the GoFundMe page for Ariel’s family that says “Ariel is awake.” However, while this pos...

Jim Caldwell talking to us about Matt Stafford is the perfect time for us to talk about Jim Caldwell
What can the Rams expect with Matt Stafford?...

I guess I’m still supposed to care about Johnny Manziel?
I’ll be honest, I haven’t cared about Johnny Manziel since long before he was investigated for the domestic abuse of his then-girlfriend, Colleen Crowley. If you’ll recall, Manziel was charged with misdemeanor assault following allegations that he struck Crowley several times after the couple left a...

Presumptive No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence to have labrum surgery on non-throwing shoulder
Trevor Lawrence is a right-handed thrower, so surgery on his left shoulder is not the biggest concern that he could possibly have. Still, when you’re going into the draft as the presumptive No. 1 overall pick, it’s a big deal....

J.J. Watt's time with Texans is over as franchise star and Houston hero is released, free to go to... Steelers?
As Houston continues to revamp their team and try to resurrect their franchise from the lifeless pit of despair that former head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien left it in, the Texans and J.J. Watt have mutually agreed to part ways. Watt was released today, allowing him to search for a new te...

Texans releasing J.J. Watt offers peek into racially coded language — what’s 'classy' & who gets to be the 'face of a franchise'?
When the Texans decided to release J.J. Watt on Friday, it marked the end of an era in Houston — and the continuation of an era in media’s use of coded language....

'Frustrated' Russell Wilson and Seahawks may be headed toward inevitable split
Deshaun Watson has some competition for the most dramatic quarterback situation this offseason – it looks like things are a little gloomy in the Pacific Northwest. Tensions are rising between Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks, and as Deadspin’s resident Seahawks fan, it’s my job to try and exp...

New Jags coach Urban Meyer, a domestic abuser protector, hires guy fired for persistent racist behavior at Iowa
While problematic, Urban Meyer is always consistent....

It might be time for Dak Prescott to want out of Dallas
It might be time for Dak Prescott to take matters into his own hands....

Britt Reid is gone from the Chiefs as 5-year old Ariel remains in coma
One week after Britt Reid, Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach and Andy Reid’s son, caused a car accident and admitted to police officers that he had been drinking, many people are left wondering if there will be ramifications from the NFL and/or the Chiefs organization. Conveniently enough for the C...

Put a mask on, Tom Brady
Tom Brady has won so many Lombardi Trophies that he just doesn’t seem to care anymore. It must be like being so rich that you can have whatever and however many cars you want, and just hand the keys to your McLaren to your teenager. After all, if something happens to it, it’s not a big deal – you ha...

Who could grace the cover of Madden 2022?
With the Super Bowl over, it’s time to begin arguing about this year’s Madden cover....

The push for Tom Brady as the greatest ever feels like Great White Hope talk
Once Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl ring on Sunday, you knew people would gush all over the 43-year-old Tampa Bay quarterback....

All those quick to anoint Patrick Mahomes the GOAT need to chill right now
It’s Trash Talking Tuesday, and today I’m trashing all the prisoners of the moment sports fans and analysts who wanted to crown Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes the GOAT prematurely.That rough Super Bowl loss should make people pump the brakes. ...

Patrick Mahomes scrambled for nearly 500 yards on a toe already scheduled for surgery
Still want to remove Patrick Mahomes from your GOAT list? Consider the circumstances first....