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• All-Pro OL names Browns DT as one of his hardest players to block

Kansas City Chiefs star offensive guard, Trey Smith, recently named the two players that he’s had the hardest time against in his career. Aaron Donald and Maliek Collins. That’s an enormous compliment from arguably the top interior offensive lineman in the league right now. I think Maliek Collins has been severely underrated for a large […]...2025
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• 2025 Secret Superstars: Browns Maliek Collins is in the perfect defense, and it’s paying off like never before

Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, let’s take a look at how 2025 free-agent signing Maliek Collins has improved the Browns’ top-ranked defense – not only as a quarterback […]...2025
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• 2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 4: The Cleveland Browns continue to dominate
The Browns' unit has earned a 90.5 overall grade, led by Myles Garrett at 92.9. Maliek Collins has been dominant on the interior with a 90.2 grade — seventh-best among interior defenders — while seven Browns defenders have overall grades of 71.5 or better....2025
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• 2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 4: The Browns are back on top
A fixture near the top of last year’s rankings, the Cleveland Browns’ defensive line reclaims the No. 1 spot, powered by the dominant duo of Myles Garrett and Maliek Collins....2025
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• 2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 3: The Browns are back on top
A staple atop the rankings last season, the Cleveland Browns defensive line reclaims the No. 1 spot, led by the dominant tandem of Myles Garrett and Maliek Collins....2025
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• Cowboys Micah Parsons wants out of Big D, Browns Andrew Berry should go get him but would it be worth it?

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Browns defense is poised to be an elite group once again The Cleveland Browns have had several issues lately with their defensive unit. One of the group’s best tacklers, MLB Jordan Hicks, retired from the game without warning. Then right cornerback M.J. Emerson was lost for the season with a non-contact Achilles tear that required surgery. This team lives and di...2025
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• Cowboys Micah Parsons wants out of Big D, Browns Andrew Berry should go get him but would it be worth it?
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• Live in Berea: Browns training camp takeaways from Day 7

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images Martin Emerson’s injury, QB competition and more Day 7 of the Cleveland Browns Training Camp wrapped up. It was a productive day, as the team was back in pads Wednesday morning after being in shells yesterday. A productive day as I was able to attend the session and watch practice at the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea. Here are the takeaways from...2025
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• Browns roster: Linebacker room in trouble, already?

Jerome Baker | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The defense has full plans on being ranked #1 again The Cleveland Browns’ offense this season will be the unknown to start the season, but the defense has full intentions of getting back to the top of the league ranking. RELATED: BROWNS ‘CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED’ Signing Myles Garrett to a new deal began the process, followed by ...2025
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• NFL free agency: Talented DT surprisingly available: Should the Browns reach out?

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The defense is always looking to add another piece, Christian Wilkins presents an interesting option It was just two seasons ago that DC Jim Schwartz provided the expertise and leadership that shaped the Cleveland Browns’ defense into the top unit in the league. You don’t get that distinction without having talented players. And Cleveland just so happene...2025
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• Daily Dawg Chow 7/27: Shedeur Sanders shines, Cedric Tillman injury update, and more

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Daily Dawg Chow. The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature: Browns Training Camp: Day 4: Shedeur Sanders has best day (Chris Pokorny) Whether it is meaningful or not long-term, Shedeur Sanders shows up well on Saturday. Key defender who must...2025
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• Houston Texans: Lessons Learned from 2023 and 2024

Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images What changes have the Texans made to make this year better than the last? Entering the 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans find themselves right in the middle of a golden era. Defined by quarterback C.J. Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans, this era of Texans football has been a hallmark of success, a particularly impressive feat considering the amount of ...2025
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• Report: Eagles sign veteran edge rusher ahead of training camp

Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Philadelphia is adding more competition at defensive end. The Philadelphia Eagles are signing free agent veteran edge rusher Ogbonnia “Ogbo” Okoronkwo (o-BO-ny-uh o-kor-RON-kwo), according to a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Okoronkwo played college football at Oklahoma before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams with a fifth-round ...2025
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• Browns roster: Options for Myle Garrett’s bookend on the D-Line

Isaiah McGuire | Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Browns defense is poised to recapture that #1 spot this year The Cleveland Browns defense was ranked #1 in the league just one season ago, following the 2023 season. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz was named the NFL Assistant Coach of the Year for his efforts. RELATED: BROWNS RELEASE BIG 2023 FREE AGENT SIGNING...2025
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• Schedule quirk will allow Detroit Lions’ new offensive line to gel early

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions offensive line in a post-Frank Ragnow world has a buffer—at least for the first five weeks of the schedule. With Frank Ragnow now retired, the Detroit Lions will be breaking in at least two new starters on the interior offensive line — and potentially three at new positions, depending on where Graham Glasgow lands. That’s th...2025
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• Cleveland Browns Minicamp Recap - Which players shined?

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The quarterback completion begins. Mandatory minicamp for the Cleveland Browns has wrapped up, as it took place from June 10-12. Here is a recap of some of the headlines from the past few days. Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp Report - June 2025 1. Spotlight on the Rookie Quarterbacks: The fact that we have a quarterback stat tracker for OTAs + minica...2025
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"LB Devin Bush re-signed, a backup QB in Kenny Pickett, the replacement for Dalvin Tomlinson with DT Maliek Collins who was cut from his former team, and 33-year-old swing tackle Cornelius Lucas who is now on his sixth NFL club."

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"49ers land DT Maliek Collins in trade with Texans, send seventh-round pick to Houston, per report"

2023
"Watt and Maliek Collins."

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"Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins provided a family he had never met with an unexpected, once-in-a-lifetime Christmas."

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"In addition, he took a vicious blow from Maliek Collins, who [more]"

2020
"According to Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group, the Raiders have reached a deal with Cowboys defensive tackle Maliek Collins."

2019
"Miller was carted off the field after a big hit from Cowboys defensive lineman Maliek Collins on Saturday."

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"Cowboys defensive tackle Maliek Collins ruled out against Seahawks with knee injury, pass rusher Randy Gregory set to return from concussion"

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"The Dallas Cowboys defensive line is in a fierce sack competition and DT Maliek Collins is coming for the crown."

2016
"The Cowboys used the picks they could have traded for Lynch to draft Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith and Nebraska defensive tackle Maliek Collins."

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"— Sources at Nebraska told me this week that defensive tackle Maliek Collins is expected to declare for the draft."

• Cowboys Micah Parsons wants out of Big D, Browns Andrew Berry should go get him but would it be worth it?
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• Browns roster: Linebacker room in trouble, already?
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• NFL free agency: Talented DT surprisingly available: Should the Browns reach out?
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• Daily Dawg Chow 7/27: Shedeur Sanders shines, Cedric Tillman injury update, and more
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• Houston Texans: Lessons Learned from 2023 and 2024
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• Report: Eagles sign veteran edge rusher ahead of training camp
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• Browns roster: Options for Myle Garrett’s bookend on the D-Line
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• Schedule quirk will allow Detroit Lions’ new offensive line to gel early
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• In a surprising move, Browns release big 2023 free agent signing, save over $3 million

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Signing Joe Tryon-Shoyinka in free agency this year left the defensive end room too full The Cleveland Browns have officially announced the re-signing of K Andre Szmyt and the release of DE Ogbo Okoronkwo in a corresponding roster move. Szmyt, who was originally signed to the practice squad on December 24, 2024 to provide depth at the k...2025
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• 3 surprise veterans the Browns could cut before the season

Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Browns have young players at a few positions who could push veterans off the roster. As training camp nears, the Cleveland Browns have acquired depth at certain positions. But with tough cap decisions looming and younger talent emerging, some unexpected veteran cuts could be on the horizon. Here are three surprising names who could be on ...2025
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• Cowboys Micah Parsons wants out of Big D, Browns Andrew Berry should go get him but would it be worth it?
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• Browns roster: Linebacker room in trouble, already?
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• NFL free agency: Talented DT surprisingly available: Should the Browns reach out?
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• Schedule quirk will allow Detroit Lions’ new offensive line to gel early
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• Are pressures the new sacks? Do you agree with Bill Belichick’s thoughts on the matter?

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The defense is set to continue its status in 2025 The Cleveland Browns lost 14 games last season. This came on the heels of an 11-win season and a postseason appearance. Blame it on the offense. RELATED: WHERE DO BROWNS DEFENDERS RANK ON PFF’S TOP-32 LIST? The defense kept them in games while the offense struggled to score points and run the ball. Clevelan...2025
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• 3 Browns storylines for 2025 OTA and training camp

QB Dillon Gabriel #5 hands the ball off to RB Quinshon Judkins #10 | Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images The Browns roster is full of new bodies including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel The 2025 version of the Cleveland Browns will be different than last year. It has to be. Nobody can accept another 14-loss season without heads rolling. Training camp is j...2025
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• Where did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper rank in pass rusher effectiveness?

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Would you rather have a consistent rusher or a boom and bust rusher? While sacks get talked about often, pressures are the truest measure of the effectiveness of a pass rusher. SISdatahub.com and pro-football-reference.com both track QB pressures, but they don’t agree. SIS is much more generous with pressures. Trey Hendrickson led the league according to...2025
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• NFL salary cap space by team after June 1 cuts

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Why June 2 is a massive day for the NFL salary cap, The beginning of June is normally the most dead part of the NFL calendar. We’re past the drama of the draft, training camps have yet to begin, and it’s the hand-wringing month where the football itch is back with nothing to satiate it. However, June 2 is a very big deal for the salary cap nerds out there,...2025
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• Cowboys Micah Parsons wants out of Big D, Browns Andrew Berry should go get him but would it be worth it?
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• Browns roster: Linebacker room in trouble, already?
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• Houston Texans: Lessons Learned from 2023 and 2024
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• Are pressures the new sacks? Do you agree with Bill Belichick’s thoughts on the matter?
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• NFC West offseasons: Don’t buy the comeback for 49ers

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Why a return to playoff contention may be easier said than done for 49ers Both the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers are favored to take the NFC West crown in 2025, depending which sportsbook or analysts that you pay attention to. These are two of the only four teams to represent the NFC conference in the Super Bowl since 2018—the other...2025
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• 49ers Taking a Page from the Rams’ 2023 Roster Blueprint

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The 49ers are following the Rams’ 2023 blueprint — and it makes them a real threat in the NFC West When the Los Angeles Rams moved back to California in 2016, had more impact than just the off-the-field economic benefits that many predicted. Throughout the 1980s, the Rams took second place in the NFC West on six different occasions. In all six years, it ...2025
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• Another Barry Shuck exclusive interview: DT Darius Alexander next in line from Toledo to NFL stardom

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The right defensive tackle could solve some needs After last year’s disappointing year in which the Cleveland Browns lost 14 games, a quick analysis of the defense revealed that they needed to be able to stop the run better. How is this accomplished? With talent at the defensive tackle position. RELATED: POTENTIAL BROWNS TARGETS TO WATCH Maurice Hurst played ...2025
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• Report: Browns showing ‘interest’ in intriguing local prospect

Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK Akron defensive end Nathan Kapongo gaining attention after impressive pro day. Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has been busy this offseason rebuilding and reinforcing the defensive line. The biggest move was the contract extension for defensive end Myles Garrett, who determined that staying in Cleveland was the right call aft...2025
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• Assessment of Day 4 of free agency for the Arizona Cardinals

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Scoops on Dalvin Tomlinson, an OL signing and a UFA CB visit The speculation from local and national pundits is that the Arizona Cardinals are not looking to make any other splash signings in free agency after landing DE Josh Sweat and DT Dalvin Tomlinson to multi-year deals. I would say after addressing the need for DL help with the signings of Josh Sweat an...2025
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• Former Houston Texans Playing in the Super Bowl

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Some former Texans have moved on to bigger and better things Three players on the Kansas City Chiefs and one Philadelphia Eagle have sported the Battle Red and Deep Steel Blue in their past. All four were former draft picks of the Texans and span the entire gamut of the Houston Texans’ experience. Today we’ll rewind the clock on each of the four players and...2025
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• NFL Execs: The Cowboys Under Stephen Jones Are Turning into a 'Scary' Contender
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• Cowboys third-round pick Maliek Collins breaks foot
Rookie defensive tackle Maliek Collins broke his right foot during organized team activities last week. When do the Cowboys expect him to be back?...2016
• Report: Seahawks hiring ‘Pass Rush Specialist’ who worked with Von Miller, TJ Watt, and others,
Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jordan formerly held this role at Michigan State and has worked with a number of high profile pass rushers The Seattle Seahawks are turning to unconventional means to improve their pass rush. Last year, the team posted 45 total sacks during the regular season — good enough to tie for 7th in the league, according to ESPN. However, the sack...2023
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• Revival of the NFC East Isn't Near, It's Here
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• 49ers land DT Maliek Collins in trade with Texans, send seventh-round pick to Houston, per report

Collins should help fortify the defensive interior for San Francisco...2024
• Raiders add defensive tackle Maliek Collins
Having just added an old Cowboy, the Raiders went for a younger one this time. According to Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group, the Raiders have reached a deal with Cowboys defensive tackle Maliek Collins. The 24-year-old Collins started all 55 games for the Cowboys the last four years. He was ranked No. [more]...2020
• Bengals interested in 49ers’ Arik Armstead, per report

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Would be a major get, but it won’t come easy. The Cincinnati Bengals desperately need help on the defensive line. Is help potentially on the way? According to Aaron Wilson, the Bengals are showing interest in San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead. #Texans to trade defensive tackle Maliek Collins to #49ers per a league source. #Texans among te...2024
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• Reports: Cowboys rookie DT Maliek Collins out 10-12 weeks after foot surgery
Rookie Maliek Collins could be out through training camp...2016

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• Revival of the NFC East Isn't Near, It's Here
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• 2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 4: The Browns are back on top
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• Cowboys Micah Parsons wants out of Big D, Browns Andrew Berry should go get him but would it be worth it?
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• Live in Berea: Browns training camp takeaways from Day 7
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• NFL free agency: Talented DT surprisingly available: Should the Browns reach out?
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• Browns roster: Options for Myle Garrett’s bookend on the D-Line
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• Schedule quirk will allow Detroit Lions’ new offensive line to gel early
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• 3 surprise veterans the Browns could cut before the season
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• Browns roster: Linebacker room in trouble, already?
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• In a surprising move, Browns release big 2023 free agent signing, save over $3 million
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• 2024 1st Team NFC West Defense

Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images Two Cardinals are in the 11 Had some fun on X this week posting the top 5 PFF grades for the NFC West at each defensive position. Top 5 NFC West CBs 2024: Overall: 1. G. Williams, ARI: 82.0 2. D. Witherspoon, SEA: 76.1 3. R. Green, SF: 69.2 4. T. Woolen, SEA: 67.9 5. D. Lenoir, SF: 67.3 Coverage: 1. Williams, ARI: 83.7 2. Green, SF: 74.2 3. Lenoir, SF: 71...2025
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• NFL draft: One prospect that should be discussed for the Browns #2 pick

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images NFL draft rumors swirling this DL candidate has the potential to ‘wreck’ backfields The 2025 NFL college draft is just over a month away. The Cleveland Browns own the second overall pick in Round 1, the first selection in Round 2, and the third slot in Round 3. That is three picks in the first 64 players off the board. A lot of speculation has been tied to the #2 ov...2025
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• Assessment of Day 4 of free agency for the Arizona Cardinals
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 3 Open Thread

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will there be any moves today? The second day of free agency was very productive and filled a lot of the wish list needs for many long suffering Vikings fans. We got a new veteran center who excels at pass blocking and a new guard with lots of upside (hopefully). We got a new veteran defensive tackle who excels at pass rushing and possibly another vet...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 11/6: Seahawks hold on to DK Metcalf

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Read! In Today’s Links: Seaside Joe says get ready to take it easy during the playoffs; the requisite injury updates for our battered Seattle Seahawks; how Ernest Jones is making an impact, words from leadership, and more. Enjoy yourselves, and remember to be kind. #np American Pie by Don McLean Seahawks News Seahawks won't make the playoffs: Here's w...2024
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