Touchdowns and Tangents

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Free agent cornerback Richard Sherman legal woes. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007817-richard-sherman-911-call-audio-released-after-arrest-for-alleged-domestic-violence.amp.html 911 audio call. https://www.nfl.com/news/richard-sherman-released-facing-four-misdemeanors
Panthers sign Tackle Taylor Moton to a 4-year $71.25 million contract before the franchise tag extension deadline. $43 million guaranteed plus an extra $13.5 for the franchise tag.
Dwayne Haskins wife committed domestic violence against him, giving him significant injuries
Colin Kaepernick announces scholastic contract to create multiple children’s books. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007899-colin-kaepernick-announces-scholastic-contract-to-create-multiple-childrens-books.amp.html
1. NFL Funds 4-Year, $4M Study to Help Prevent, Treat Hamstring Injuries https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007865-nfl-funds-4-year-4m-study-to-help-prevent-treat-hamstring-injuries.amp.html

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Ohio State’s “Tattoo 5” issue a statement demanding the NCAA reinstate them and their records.
Big 12 to punish Texas Longhorns taunting
Reggie Bush document is coming. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007793-reggie-bush-usc-to-be-focus-of-documentary-im-finally-ready-to-tell-my-story.amp.html
Former Kansas fullback Caperton Humphrey paid $50k to leave the school and team after threats from his teammates. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007552-caperton-humphrey-kansas-cfb-paid-me-50k-to-leave-after-threats-from-teammates.amp.html
Congress wants documents from NCAA showing disparity between Men’s and Women’s sports. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007447-congress-wants-documents-from-ncaa-showing-disparity-between-mens-and-womens-sports.amp.html

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Bobby Wagner partnering with HBCU Legacy Bowl
Jordan Matthews transitioning to tight end after adding 15lbs of muscle and signing with notable tight end agent
Everyone has been saying Travis and Jason Kelce’s last names wrong...but technically not really.

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Tom Brady played the entire season with a completely torn MCL
Isaac Bruce says he and Torry Holt are the best wide receiver duo ever over Randy Moss and Cris Carter because they win a Super Bowl. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007746-isaac-bruce-says-he-torry-holt-are-best-wr-duo-ever-over-cris-carter-randy-moss.amp.html
JJ Watt wants a shot at the NFL

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Patriots former receiver N’Keal Harry demands trade from the front office
XFL will relaunch season in 2023 after talks and mutual agreement with CFL. CFL had to cancel 2020 season after Canadian Government wouldn’t give the league $30 million in aid. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31776392/xfl-planning-2023-return-talks-partnership-cfl-tabled%3Fplatform%3Damp
Drew Lock lug nut near-death car accident

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RIP Former UCLA head football head coach Terry Donahue. Died at 77 years-old. Winningest coach in UCLA football history and his 98 wins are the most in the PAC-12.
Rutgers wide receiver Carnell Davis recovering after getting beat up in New Jersey.
Oregon edge rusher Signs NFT artwork collaboration with Nike. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/oregon-star-kayvon-thibodeaux-partners-with-nike-co-founder-shoe-designer-for-nft-artwork-collaboration/
Texas A & M running back Ainias Smithto share his NIL money with his teammates.
America Top Team, renowned MMA training facility, plans to offer every University of Miami football player a Name, Image, Likeness contract that could pay up to $6,000 per year. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007132-american-top-team-to-offer-miami-cfb-players-nil-contracts-worth-up-to-6k-a-year.amp.html

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NFL and Twitter extend their deal.
Tyreek Hill dusted Aaron Jones in a race
East West Shrine game had partnered with Raiders stadium in 2022. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007142-east-west-shrine-bowl-to-be-held-during-2022-nfl-pro-bowl-week-raiders-to-host.amp.html

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No players opted out as the deadline passes.
Derek Carr elaborates on his comeback to Tom Brady’s, “You’re sticking with this motherf_cker?” story on “The Shop.” https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10007287-derek-carr-on-tom-bradys-that-motherf--ker-remark-what-i-heard-it-wasnt-me.amp.html
Steelers signed Trai Turner. He signed with the Chargers last year.
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Clippers eulogy
4-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion Wide Receiver Demaryius Thomas retired as a Bronco
NFL fines WFT $10 million and suspends Daniel Snyder from day-to-day activities. His wife Tanya Snyder is now the Co-CEO. https://www.google.com/amp/s/profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/07/01/nfl-fines-washington-football-team-10-million-essentially-suspends-daniel-snyder/amp/
NFL fines three teams for OTA violations. https://www.google.com/amp/s/profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/07/01/nfl-fines-49ers-jaguars-cowboys-for-ota-violations/amp/
Former Florida State receiver, Tamarrion Terry charged with murder and cut by the Seahawks. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10006864-ex-nfl-wr-tamorrion-terry-among-11-indicted-in-2018-nightclub-killing.amp.html
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Supreme Court declares NCAA restrictions on education-related benefits are antitrust violations. 9-0 decision. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2021/06/29/business-of-football-supreme-court-unanimous-ruling
NIL (Name, Image, License) approved by NCAA. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10006810-ncaa-approves-interim-policy-to-allow-athletes-to-profit-off-nil-will-start-july-1.amp.html
Reggie Bush said he never cheated. He wants his Heisman back.
UCONN signs NIL policy. https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1410296320280043520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1410296320280043520%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-10073274352127852700.ampproject.net%2F2106182132000%2Fframe.html
Michigan implemented NIL policy with 7-day waiting period. https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples/status/1410655176315346949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1410655176315346949%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-10073274352127852700.ampproject.net%2F2106182132000%2Fframe.html
Miami QB D’Eric King has multiple sponsorship deals, some worth $20k. https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1410648358172213263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1410648358172213263%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-10073274352127852700.ampproject.net%2F2106182132000%2Fframe.html
King and Florida State QB McKenzie Melton started a company to help athletes book signing appearances. https://twitter.com/YahooSportsCFB/status/1410564438441312256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1410564438441312256%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-10073274352127852700.ampproject.net%2F2106182132000%2Fframe.html
Chad Pennington son, Cole, signs on to play at Marshall.
Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz is the first college player trademarked. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10006645-wisconsins-graham-mertz-reveals-personal-logo-in-video-1st-college-athlete-to-do-so
Ryan Hillinski transferred to Northwestern and had a Cameo account
Mark Richt has Parkinson’s disease

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Larry Fitzgerald could win an NBA title as part owner of the Phoenix Suns.
Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk signs 5-year $96 million extension. $60 million guaranteed https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10006781-report-ryan-ramczyk-saints-agree-to-new-5-year-96m-contract-is-highest-paid-rt.amp.html
Melvin Gordon’s mom said he looked slow after watching him on TV. https://twitter.com/brgridiron/status/1410304476808949762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1410304476808949762%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-1652459273705247530.ampproject.net%2F2106182132000%2Fframe.html
Najee Harris working for homeless advocation. https://twitter.com/ohthatsNajee22/status/1409688533191647235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1409688533191647235%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-1652459273705247530.ampproject.net%2F2106182132000%2Fframe.html

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Greg Olsen talks about how tight ends get the shaft in terms of getting paid.
Chris Johnson and Mike Davis respond to Greg Olsen’s claim on tight ends getting no respect
NFL cancels supplemental draft for second year in the row.
NFL can’t confirm Eugene Chung’s remark about a team saying he wasn’t the right minority for a job he interviewed for.

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Ryan Nassib comes out as gay.
Steelers cut former All-Pro guard David DeCastro
Tight End U three-day Summit by George Kittle and Travis Kelce
Vikings rookie defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman shot four times in a car outside his relatives house in D.C. He’s expected to make a full recovery

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Frank Clark arrested in LA for felony possession of a firearm. He had an Uzi in the car, visibly showing. https://www.nfl.com/_amp/chiefs-de-frank-clark-arrested-in-l-a-for-illegal-possession-of-a-concealed-fire?__twitter_impression=true
Former NFL running back Brandon Jacobs son is a high school freshman who is the exact size and weight as his father was as an NFL rookie

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NFL to let teams bid on who gets to hold NFL Combine in their city in 2023. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2945033-nfl-to-allow-teams-to-bid-on-hosting-scouting-combine-starting-in-2023.amp.html
NFL to allow alternative color helmets starting in 2022
Lamar Jackson negotiating his new deal with no agent.

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Le’Veon Bell v.s. Andy Reid
Madden trailer drops with former cover athlete Peyton Hillis
Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard is holding out after a career year, one year into his contract. He’s the 5th highest paid corner in the league
Vince Wilfork’s son steals his Super Bowl rings. https://apple.news/A-qCSg8-DTz6-gYfzs8_gbQ


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Christian McCaffery v.s. Nebraska Head coach Scott Frost over Christian’s little brother transferring. https://www.google.com/amp/s/syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10005981-christian-mccaffrey-calls-out-nebraska-hc-scott-frost-after-brother-lukes-transfer.amp.html
Arizona State University football team and coaches being investigated for hosting recruits during Covid-19. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10005898-report-asu-football-being-investigated-for-allegedly-hosting-recruits-amid-covid-19.amp.html
Texas becomes 19th state to sign NIL legislation. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10005740-texas-governor-greg-abbott-signs-bill-allowing-student-athletes-to-profit-off-nil.amp.html
Michigan athletic department losing money. https://twitter.com/brett_mcmurphy/status/1405626379245391875?s=21


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Kyler Murray never liking the Dallas Cowboys despite growing up in Texas. He’s undefeated against the Cowboys stadium for his lifetime.
Jimmy Kimmel to sponsor the “LA Bowl” at SoFi Stadium next season. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10005992-jimmy-kimmel-to-sponsor-bowl-game-next-season-at-los-angeles-sofi-stadium.amp.html
Derek Carr would
Lori Lightfoot

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NBC wants $6 million for Super Bowl commercial. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10005994-report-nbc-seeks-6m-to-air-nfl-super-bowl-2022-commercials-linked-to-olympics.amp.html
Raiders sign Former First round pick, Jet & Chief linebacker Darron Lee
Stephon Gilmore holding out.

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Julio Jones traded to Tennessee Titans for 2nd & 4th round picks
Virginia Tech freshman linebacker murdered person he was with because he found out she was a man. He claims he was “catfishes.” https://www.totalprosports.com/2021/06/09/va-tech-lb-stomped-murder-victim-beat-him-to-death-over-catfishing-oral-sex-incident/?fbclid=IwAR1af_MqtNhviqKgUC6WuPsrPTFijYhVuMjZcdIZQ_qcLHTDB8EbfS2JLRw
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott signed on as a Jordan brand ambassador after leaving Adidas
NFL Covid Vaccination hesitancy: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/06/nfl-covid-vaccine-hesitancy-problem/amp Gamblers want to know

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Son of former Michigan Football coach comes out to say he was abused and his father didn’t do anything about it. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10005339-bo-schembechlers-son-discusses-coachs-failure-to-protect-athletes-from-abuse

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Greg Olsen’s eight year-old son TJ gets a heart transplant and tells his siblings. https://twitter.com/brgridiron/status/1402978448096776196?s=21
Jonathan Joseph retired after 15 years in the league as former 1st round pick at Cornerback
NFL announced 2021 preseason schedule
Restaurants not having WiFi


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Julio wearing #2 in Tennessee
Kyler Murray still being open to play baseball
Russell Wilson denies wanting a trade
Steelers linebacker Devin Bush says he’s 100% from his ACL year and that he could cover Jarvis Landry in the slot

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It’s Izzy’s last show. We’ll miss ya
USFL making a return with same teams. In 2022.https://www.nfl.com/news/united-states-football-league-announces-plans-for-spring-of-2022-return
Albert Haynesworth gets a kidney an a friendship. https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/remarkable-story-albert-haynesworth-meeting-071643164.html
Chris Hogan makes professional lacrosse debut after 8 years in the NFL
NFL pledges to stop “Race-norming” practices, which assumed all black players had lower cognitive function in the Billion dollar lawsuit. https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-pledges-to-stop-race-norming-review-past-scores-for-potential-race-bias



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Virginia Tech freshman linebacker charged with murder. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/virginia-tech-freshman-isi-etute-charged-with-second-degree-murder-suspended-from-team/amp/
High school recruits screwed. https://www.google.com/amp/s/sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/as-recruiting-reopens-high-school-recruits-are-getting-screwed-172459597.html
Georgia lands 5-star transfers Arik Gilbert of LSU & Deron Kendrick of Clemson. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/georgia-football-hits-home-run-landing-five-star-transfers-te-arik-gilbert-db-derion-kendrick/amp/


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Myles Garrett being forced into a “Jordan Retirement” from basketball by Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski
Jacksonville Jaguars announce multi-million dollar downtown project development. https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-announce-plans-for-multi-million-dollar-downtown-development-project
Budda Baker clowns PFF over his alleged 60% coverage grade by dropping facts. https://twitter.com/buddabaker32/status/1399770200552087561?s=21


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Panthers moving Jeremy Chinn to safety full time
Panthers sign former All-Pro returner Pharoh Cooper
NFL considering playing in Germany. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nfl.com/_amp/nfl-exploring-playing-games-in-germany-to-gauge-interest-from-host-cities

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Julio Jones trade announcement live with Shannon Sharpe. 5 potential landing spots and what pieces go where.
Adam Vinatieri finally retires after 24 years, 4 Super Bowls an the all-time scoring record
NFLPA & NFL agree to $208.2 million salary cap for the 2022 season. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nfl.com/_amp/nfl-nflpa-agree-to-208-2m-salary-cap-ceiling-for-2022-season
Aaron Jones to dedicate the rest of his career to his late father, who died in April.
Former NFL running back Brandon Jacobs wants to return as a defensive end. He says he’s a better athlete than Tebow. He’s technically right
Former All-Pro running back Todd Gurley honored by Mayor Eric Garcetti for his efforts in providing medical care & mental health aid in LA along with rapper YG & Telehealth Van owner Dion Rambo at a private ceremony this past Tuesday. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10003824-todd-gurley-to-be-honored-by-la-mayor-for-helping-provide-medical-mental-health-care.amp.html

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HBCU combine will take place January 28th-29th 2022 at the University of South Alabama for all HBCU prospects. https://www.hbcucombine.com/accepted-invites The Senior Bowl will take place February 5th, 2022. (HBCU Roster Below) https://hbcugameday.com/2021/03/21/hbcu-combine-details-and-roster/
Former LSU quarterback T.J. Finley transfers to Auburn. Says he didn’t transfer to not start.
CMU quarterback John Keller released from the hospital after a one-month stint after gun shot wound at an off-campus party.
4-Star running back and Texas commit Jayden Blue announces he’ll skip his senior season of high school to prepare for college. A highly touted basketball recruit will do the same thing. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10003358-4-star-rb-recruit-jaydon-blue-to-skip-hs-senior-season-to-prepare-for-texas.amp.html

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Trevor Lawrence says Tim Tebow is in great shape after talking to him and that he’s a great locker room guy. Hall of Famer Champ Bailey says Tebow should’ve made the transition early in his career.
Myles Garrett CASUALLY posterizing people and staring them down at almost 280lbs
The New York Knicks are better than the Clippers right now.
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillion’s nickname is called “The Quadfather.”
All five of Aaron Rodgers top wide receivers were absent from OTAs while Aaron Rodgers is in his honeymoon. Jordan Love had a makeshift receiver crew.

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Tua wasn’t comfortable calling plays as a rookie. He didn’t really know the playbook but his improved hip, offseason (and beard) have helped raise his confidence. Tua’s honesty is a touchdown or turnover?
NFL to allow for full capacity for fans at training camps. 30 teams cleared for full stadiums
NFL changes rule prohibiting players from blocking below the waste. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10003862-nfl-changes-rule-prohibiting-players-from-blocking-below-the-waist
Tom Brady trolling Aaron Rodgers an a golfer with heinous memes before the PGA charity tournament with Phil Mickelson.
Jaylon Smith to switch number to 9, the first cowboy to wear it since Tony Romo. He also has to pay almost $700,000 in inventory of #54 jerseys.

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This is Kwame Brown’s world. We just pay rent here
Urban Meyer is playing First round draft pick, Running Back Travis Ettiene exclusively at wide receiver.
Tim Tebow signs his one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Bills hire more women in their front office. https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-hire-princeton-s-sophia-lewin-as-offensive-assistant-andrea-gosper-as-play
https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-hire-kelly-kleine-executive-director-of-football-operations

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Former 5-star running back Stephen Carr transfers to Indiana
Sam Houston State wins 1st ever FCS Championship
IZZY IS GRADUATING COLLEGE!!!!!!


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Kelvin Benjamin signed by New York Giants as a tight end
Devin White does virtual race and beats his former teammate Justin Jefferson. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2021/05/20/bucs-devin-white-tests-his-40-yard-horsepower-against-three-nfl-receivers/%3FoutputType%3Damp
Washington Football Team releases longtime tackle Morgan Moses
Juantarius Bryant got hoaxed into a fake Falcons workout and they felt bad so he was given one


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Jeff Driskel signs with Texans. Houston coach spoke highly of David Mills
Hollywood Brown switched to #5 and Patrick Queen switched to #6.
Ryan Kerrigan signs with division rival Philadelphia Eagles

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RIP Colt Brennan
NFL schedule release
Tim Tebow gets signed as a tight end by the Jacksonville Jaguars
Chiefs trade for former first rounder Mike Hughes
Charles Leno signs with WTF

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Pac-12 has new commissioner. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/pac-12-hires-mgm-resorts-executive-george-kliavkoff-as-commissioner-to-replace-larry-scott/amp/
Ohio State bans female message therapist from campus and Ohio state board revoked her license after inappropriate behavior with several Ohio State players. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ohio-state-bans-massage-therapist-for-inappropriate-exploitative-behavior-with-football-team/amp/
Northwestern Athletic director quits 10 days on the job after controversy around his promotion. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/northwestern-athletic-director-mike-polisky-resigns-after-10-days-on-job-amid-lawsuit-controversy/amp/

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Tom Brady daddy calls into Boston radio show to say his son is gonna beat the Patriots ass
Packers sign Blake Bortles
Tom Brady potentially passing Drew Brees on all-time passing list by the New England game

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Raiders night club in the end zone
Washington Football Team signs whole draft class
Players switching to single digit numbers
Antonio Brown playing football with a know snitch and federal informant Snitch9


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