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From Jim Brown to Johnny Football, Browns hit draft extremes - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Early History of NFL Rich with Native American Standouts
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A look at the area's connections to Super Bowl history
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Celebrating Native American football players throughout NFL history
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Super Bowl Champion Patriots Sign Former Tribe Standout to Free-Agent Contract - William & Mary Athletics
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Past/Present: Jaylon, Beasley on NFL Teams Again
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Dugger, others with area ties prepping for NFL season
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A Native American and ex-football player says of the Washington NFL team name: Our history is much darker than racist mascots - Vox
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Football Standouts with Miami Ties – Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa and FOX NFL Analyst Jonathan Vilma – to Serve as Honorary Officials for Dixie Vodka 400 - Homestead Miami Speedway
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Eric Edholm 2023 NFL mock draft 3.1: Raiders trade up for C.J. Stroud; Texans pass on QB in Round 1
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AFC West preview: Chargers and Raiders will again rely heavily on their quarterbacks - Los Angeles Times
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Ranking the Top 10 Montana-born NFL players of all time: Nos. 1-5