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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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• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 5/25/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Could Eagles rookie Andrew Mukuba start? Winding road to NFL prepped him for challenge - The AthleticThe Eagles most appreciate the versatility Mukuba affords them in coverage. Roseman emphasized upon drafting Mukuba that it’s “really hard to find cover safeties...2025
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• Bucs Finalize 2025 Preseason Schedule

When the Bucs' 2025 regular season schedule dropped on Wednesday night, the opponents for their three-game preseason slate were announced soon after. At the time, though, the dates and kickoff times hadn't yet been finalized. That changed on Friday, with the Bucs announcing the full details for their preseason schedule. Bucs DT Vita Vea...2025
• What is the Saints’ toughest home game in 2025?

Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images New Orleans will face some harder games on the road this season. The full 2025 NFL schedule released on Wednesday night, and with it, we finally got a look at the New Orleans Saints schedule. They have one of the easiest schedules in the league, but in my opinion, their road schedule is much tougher than their home schedule. Of their eight home oppone...2025
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• Buccaneers Post-NFL Draft Depth Chart Outlook

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s take a preliminary look at how the rookie class might slot into the big picture. The Buccaneers welcomed six new players into the fold over the weekend, and their entire 2025 NFL Draft class has a great chance to make the roster come Week 1 kickoff. So how does their arrival affect current roster names, if at all? Let’s take a qui...2025
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• Buccaneers depth chart analysis ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images A pre-draft look at where the holes are on the roster. As the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ depth chart showcases a competitive roster with key strengths. However, there are areas the team needs to address. Offensively, Baker Mayfield anchors the quarterback position, backed by Kyle Trask. The running back trio of Rach...2025
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• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties
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• Mike Kiwak’s Final 2025 NFL First-Round Mock Draft

Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It could be a wild Night 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. Why say lot word when few word do trick? My only first-round mock here. Has trades! Dive in, read, and comment. Or don’t, not beggar. Enjoy! Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami The consensus comes to a point almost every year. The Titans need ...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Why the Detroit Lions should pick Derrick Harmon

Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here’s why the Detroit Lions should draft Derrick Harmon with the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The start of 2025 NFL Draft is just one week away and for a second year in a row, there’s only one certainty for the Detroit Lions: uncertainty. In a draft where there’s little consensus beyond the top-15 or so picks, it’s hard to get a s...2025
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• Bucs’ Division Rival Gets Troubling QB News Ahead Of 2025

While the Bucs, Falcons and Panthers are all set at quarterback heading into the 2025 season, the Saints suddenly may not be. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday afternoon that New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that may threaten his availability for the upcoming season. https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1910799563134292007?s=46&t=maGHNxzpl2FVapkVBQBDAA Bucs DT Vita...2025
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon

Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could the Bucs reinforce their defensive line in Round 1? The defensive line could be considered the Buccaneers’ strength on defense from 2024, relatively speaking. Despite missing time with injuries, Calijah Kancey and Vita Vea both played at high levels to be among the team’s individual sack leaders, with Kancey leading everyone (7.5...2025
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: DL Alfred Collins, Texas

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Defense will surely be on Tampa Bay's mind in this year's draft, but will Alfred Collins be a defender they think of? The Buccaneers have spent the first portion of their offseason ensuring that new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard would have all 11 offensive starters returning from a season ago, when the team boasted a top-5 unit by most metrics. Tamp...2025
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• Seahawks Film Analysis: Jarran Reed remains an important piece on the defensive line

Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The 2016 second-round pick’s second stint in Seattle has gone well, and he’s been rewarded with a new contract. If you’ve been following my writing for a while, you know that I was totally against Jarran Reed’s return. In my opinion, the impression he left in his last year in Seattle, with overpayment and suspension that led to his release, which he even announced...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Why the Detroit Lions should pick Derrick Harmon
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• Buccaneers benefit from another year of “tremendous leadership” from Ndamukong Suh
One year at a time, veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh enters his third year in Tampa. On Monday, coach Bruce Arians addressed the things Suh brings to the table. “Tremendous leadership,” Arians told reporters. “I mean teaching guys how to handle themselves. He’s helped Vita [Vea] a ton with his diet and things like that. [more]...2021
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"Most notably, Rodgers helped build the careers of defensive tackle Vita Vea, William Gholston, and even helped our old friend Ndamukong Suh during the twilight of his career."

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"More importantly, he’ll be able to hand off to Saquon Barkley, who should have a decent shot to hit his per-game rushing average of 117 yards against the NFL’s 25th-ranked run defense (although getting Vita Vea back would help Tampa slow him down a little)."

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"Such is the case with the Bucs and veteran nose tackle Vita Vea."

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"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Vita Vea to a four-year, $73 million contract extension, sources told ESPN on Saturday."

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"The Buccaneers list defensive tackle Vita Vea at 347 pounds."

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"Vita Vea to miss start of Buccaneers training camp after hand surgery, per report"

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"Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea becomes heaviest player to score an offensive TD in NFL history while giving the Bucs a 19-10 lead against the Atlanta Falcons."

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"Alabama’s Da’Ron Payne (6-2, 308), Washington’s Vita Vea (6-4, 340) and Michigan’s Maurice Hurst (6-2, 280) lead the way."

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"2018 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Vita Vea ready to flourish with stunning strength"

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"Let's highlight a Steelers Draft target who could help improve Pittsburgh's defensive line depth: Washington's Vita Vea."

• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties
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• What is the Saints’ toughest home game in 2025?
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• Buccaneers depth chart analysis ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft
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• Mike Kiwak’s Final 2025 NFL First-Round Mock Draft
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• Perception could be reality for the Buccaneers on draft night

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Some say the Bucs are going defense first, and GM Jason Licht hits on that. As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, thoughts and opinions swirl around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ strategy, with many expecting a defensive focus in the first round. The team’s 2024 defensive performance provides context for this perception. Last season, the Bucs struggled against t...2025
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• Yaya Diaby Wants To Make “Money” Plays With His “Partner In Crime”

Looking ahead to next season, the Bucs defense will be looking to get the most of its young players. Veterans like defensive tackle Vita Vea, inside linebacker Lavonte David, and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. remain, but to truly reach the next level the potential of some recent draft picks must be further realized....2025
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images How many more years will LD54 suit up for Tampa Bay? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had the great luxury of a Hall of Fame caliber player start in the middle of their defense since 'Gangnam Style' was a viral sensation. Heading into year 14, that luxury is running near its end. Lavonte David has been one of the greatest Buccaneers in the franchise's h...2025
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• Where did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper rank in pass rusher effectiveness?
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• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties
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• Perception could be reality for the Buccaneers on draft night
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
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• The Minnesota Vikings are sneakily having the best free agency in the NFL

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images A Kwesi masterclass. A few hours into Monday afternoon it felt like the Minnesota Vikings hadn’t woken up yet. Top free agents were flying off the board, agreeing to terms with other teams — and it was as if the organization was sitting on its hands, in a daze about what to do with their $60M in cap space. The foolish part was doubting Vikings’ GM Kwesi...2025
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• Buccaneers re-sign Anthony Nelson on a two-year deal

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images ‘Nelly’ is back… On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a key piece of their defensive front by re-signing outside linebacker Anthony Nelson to a two-year, $10 million contract, with a $12 million max, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Pass rusher Anthony Nelson back to the #Bucs at two years and $10M with a max of $12M, per source. Versatile defender ba...2025
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• Yaccarino’s NFL First Round Mock Draft 1.0

Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images The 2025 draft order is official. 1. Tennessee Titans - QB Cam Ward (Miami) Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker stated that the team “won’t pass up on a generational talent with the first pick in the NFL Draft,” but Tennessee needs a quarterback, and Cam Ward is the best in the class. 2. Cleveland Browns - ED Abdul Carter (Penn Stat...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Why the Detroit Lions should pick Derrick Harmon
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
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• Analyzing Buccaneers 2025 NFL Draft Needs

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The thermostat is back as the NFL Scouting Combine proceeds. It’s time to gather around and dust off the thermometer, Bucs Nation. The draft needs temperature check returns once again! The Buccaneers enter 2025 in a relatively stable position with good cap flexibility, a healthy boon of young talent, few priority free agents, and a decently positioned first-round pic...2025
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• Howard Cross III would ‘love’ to follow his father to New York Giants

Howard Cross III at the Combine. | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Defensive linemen take center stage at Combine If the New York do not select a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025, edge defender Abdul Carter of Penn State and defensive tackle Mason Graham of Michigan could be in play. Both were in demand on Wednesday as defensive linemen and linebackers spoke to ...2025
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• Buccaneers Week 18 Top Performers vs. New Orleans Saints

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Five straight playoff appearances should not be taken for granted. Too often, the Buccaneers make everything look way too hard. This season and last, they endured heartbreaking close losses, baffling blowouts, and the need to climb out of unreasonably large holes to reach their goals. A lot of it was, and still is, frustrating, and you need to wonder if ...2025
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• Cowboys news: KaVontae Turpin discusses his journey to the Pro Bowl

Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images The latest buzz around the Dallas Cowboys ahead of their final game of the season. KaVontae Turpin’s competitiveness, versatility propel him to second Pro Bowl nod - Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com After learning that he made the 2024 Pro Bowl, Turpin talked to the media about his journey to get here. “I’m grateful man, thank the Lord,” Turpin said. “...2025
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• Cowboys news: Rico Dowdle closing in on 1,000 rush yards

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Cowboys’ RB eyes milestone for first time in career - Mario Herrera Jr., Inside the Star Since joining the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, Rico Dowdle has worked hard. With another stellar performance, he could earn a significant accolade for the first time in his career. RB Rico Dowdle is looking to secure the first 1,000 y...2024
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• Bryce Young became a franchise QB in front of our eyes

Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images Loss or not, Bryce Young is for real. There are times where winning a football game is a secondary achievement. A footnote to a larger, more important goal. On a relatively-empty Sunday afternoon slate, with the most eyes on him in weeks — Bryce Young delivered for the Carolina Panthers, cementing himself as the future of the franchise in a way that had be...2024
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• Birds beaten badly by Buccaneers once again, 33 to 16

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Birds are 2-2. The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-2 after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Final score: XX to XX. This one was even uglier than the final score indicated. The Birds were outgained by 218 yards (445 to 227). The tone was set by the Bucs opening the game with a 79-yard touchdown drive where th...2024
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• Bucs extend DT Vea; 4 years, $73M, sources say

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• Vita Vea’s Presence At Bucs OTAs A Big Help
Organized team activities (OTAs) are fully optional, and some more senior players opt not to show up until mandatory mini camp when June rolls around. But when veterans do show up, it can be a big help. Such is the case with the Bucs and veteran nose tackle Vita Vea. Vea was in attendance...2023
• The Linc - Haason Reddick reportedly “wouldn’t mind going back to Philadelphia”

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 9/27/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... NFL Rumors: Haason Reddick Would Welcome Trade to Eagles amid Jets Contract Holdout - B/ROne possibility is that the Eagles could swap Bryce Huff to the Jets in exchange for Reddick, Cimini said on this week’s episode of his podcast Flight Deck with Rich Cimini....2024
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• The Honolulu Blueprint: 5 keys to a Lions victory over the Buccaneers

Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images Identifying the key things the Detroit Lions can do to secure a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. The Detroit Lions are traveling to Florida in Week 6, facing off against the NFC South division-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions opened the week as three-point favorites and you can check out the updated odds for this game courtesy of the...2023
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• Report: Detroit Lions to hire Kacy Rodgers as next DL coach

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have added a well-renowned defensive line coach: former Bucs DL coach Kacy Rodgers. The Detroit Lions have already begun the process of rebuilding their coaching staff. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are hiring Kacy Rodgers as their next defensive line coach. He fills the exact role left vacant when Terrell Williams left e...2025
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• Why Lions view Frank Ragnow as their ‘secret weapon’ vs. the Buccaneers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson knows the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is impressive and unpredictable. But he explains why Frank Ragnow is the perfect player to have this week. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell started off the week warning of the challenge that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense presents. “They’ve got a number of guys on ...2024
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• Buccaneers and Vita Vea agree to four-year extension worth over $73 million, per report
Tampa Bay locked down one of its biggest defenders for the future...2022
• Bucs Restructure Contract Of NT Vea
The Bucs have restructured the contract of star nose tackle Vita Vea with a salary cap conversion, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1634225288614760448?s=20 Bucs NT Vita Vea - Photo by: USA Today The move will clear approximately $9 million in much-needed cap space for the reigning NFC South division champions. Vea, who...2023
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• Bucs Finalize 2025 Preseason Schedule
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: DL Alfred Collins, Texas
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• The Minnesota Vikings are sneakily having the best free agency in the NFL
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon
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• Cowboys news: KaVontae Turpin discusses his journey to the Pro Bowl
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• Position battleground (rookies): Cowboys vs. Buccaneers breakdown for draft picks/UDFAs

Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images How do you feel about the Cowboys rookie class at this point in the season? Previously we broke down both team’s offense and defense for the upcoming game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now we dive back into the position battleground, this time looking at how some of each team’s rookie class stack up against each ...2024
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• The Linc - Haason Reddick reportedly “wouldn’t mind going back to Philadelphia”
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• Week 6 snap counts: Jameson Williams scaled back, EDGE roles change

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Detroit Lions actually scaled Jameson Williams’ playing time back against the Buccaneers, while making some major adjustments on the defensive line. The Detroit Lions went on the road to Tampa and won their fourth straight contest this season to move to 5-1. Let’s take a closer look at their personnel choices against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Offens...2023
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• Buccaneers Week 4 Top Performers at New Orleans Saints

Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports Pay Antoine Winfield Jr. all of the money. If anyone told you before the season that the Buccaneers would be 3-1 entering their bye week on top of the NFC South, just about everyone would be equally surprised and ecstatic. Well you needn’t daydream anymore, Bucs Nation, as that notion is now reality after a dominant 26-9 road victory over the New Orleans Sa...2023
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• Buccaneers projected depth chart, post-NFL Draft
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Plenty will change between now and training camp, but here’s an initial glimpse at the potential pecking order. We now enter the only true quiet portion of the year for NFL activity, as not much will happen aside from mini-camps and OTAs before the entire roster reports for training camp in late July. Everything is subject to change unt...2023
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