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Jarrett Bell

@jarrettbell.bsky.social
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NFL Columnist for USA Today Sports. Dad. Hubby. Occasional jogger. Hot Yoga enthusiast. Georgia resident. Detroit native. MSU alum. Digs Sparty.

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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Naturally, the big trade will only increase the heat on Dak... www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott facing more pressure after Micah Parsons trade
The trade of Micah Parsons didn't just send a great player to the Green Bay Packers. It also put more pressure on quarterback Dak Prescott.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
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Washington Commanders shouldn't let Trump bully them in nickname battle | Opinion
It's time for the ownership of the Commanders, and the commissioner of the NFL, to stand up to Donald Trump in the team nickname controversy.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Good stuff from my @usatodaysports.usatoday.com colleague, Nate Davis, breaking down A-Rod drama... www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Winners and losers of Aaron Rodgers' deal with Steelers? Oh so many questions
With Aaron Rodgers aboard in Pittsburgh, the 2025 season should be a compelling one for the Steelers – we think, given potential winners and losers.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Love this column from @danwolken.bsky.social about Coco Gauff. Just excellent. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Opinion: Coco Gauff doesn't dominate tennis, and that's OK. She's still rare.
It would be a mistake to undervalue what Coco Gauff has done in her career. She may not be a once-in-a-lifetime tennis player, but she is rare.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Good read from @nrarmour.bsky.social, not feeling the spirit of WH proclamation... www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Opinion: Trump administration clearly doesn't understand the point of Title IX
USA TODAY analysis found women athletes are still being shortchanged by schools in funding, facilities.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
RIP, Jim Irsay... www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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'It's not a moral issue:' Remembering Jim Irsay's brave fight against addiction
Jim Irsay, the longtime owner of the Colts, was public about his battle with addiction. It was one of the most courageous parts of Irsay's life.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Way to go, Magic! Still dropping dimes...for a great cause. thegrio.com/2025/05/15/m...
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Magic Johnson pledges $500K to HBCU Xavier University
The NBA legend pledged half a million dollars to the Louisiana HBCU to help raise money for student scholarships.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
This from Daddy Prime… 'Most of it is laughable': Deion Sanders addresses criticism of son Shedeur www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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'Most of it is laughable': Deion Sanders addresses criticism of son Shedeur
Deion Sanders didn't hold back when addressing critics of his son, Shedeur, who is expected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Throwing shade on a good cause… Milwaukee church saw opportunity to plant trees on empty land. Trump team saw DEI effort www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Milwaukee church saw opportunity to plant trees on empty land. Trump team saw DEI effort
A Trump administration review stalled funds from a Biden-era effort to plant trees across American cities in neighborhoods that lack tree cover.
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MS NOW @ms.now · 16/04/2025
NAACP sues U.S. Education Department over DEI school funding cuts
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NAACP sues U.S. Education Department over DEI school funding cuts
The civil rights group said the Trump administration was targeting programs that offer “truthful, inclusive curricula,” and address racism, among other efforts.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
This was like really awesome, @jemelehill.bsky.social!
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
ICYMI: Strong column and wisdom from @nrarmour that marked Jackie Robinson Day… How to honor Jackie Robinson? Defend his legacy from those who wish to erase him. | Opinion www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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How to honor Jackie Robinson? Defend his legacy from those who wish to erase him. | Opinion
Jackie Robinson Day this year comes just a few weeks after the Trump administration tried to erase the baseball icon and American hero.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The “Brotherly Shove” has fueled so much debate this week at NFL owners meetings… Hey, NFL: Don't punish the Philadelphia Eagles for innovative excellence www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Hey, NFL: Don't punish the Philadelphia Eagles for innovative excellence
The NFL will vote on a proposed ban on the Eagles' 'tush push.' Banning the play would be punishing the Eagles for being innovative.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Public service announcement: Printable bracket for March Madness predictions, picks in 2025 NCAA Tournament www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Printable bracket for March Madness predictions, picks in 2025 NCAA Tournament
Your printable 2025 March Madness bracket is here. Here's how to print your bracket and .pdf for the 68-team men's NCAA Tournament.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
As first week of NFL free agency winds down, nothing quite like the Aaron Rodgers Watch... www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Tick...tick...tick: The NFL world is still waiting on quarterback Aaron Rodgers
The clock keeps ticking. The days pass by. And the NFL world awaits a free agency decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Great read, as usual, from @nrarmour.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Reinstating Pete Rose would damage game as much as his gambling did: Opinion
Pete Rose was banned from baseball for life in 1989 for gambling. His family is asking that he be reinstated so he can have a chance at Hall of Fame.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Congrats to the new Hall of Famers: Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Shannon Sharpe’s big brother, Sterling… Eli Manning doesn't make cut for Pro Football Hall of Fame's unusually small class of 2025 www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Eli Manning doesn't make cut for Pro Football Hall of Fame's unusually small class of 2025
The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed its smallest class in 20 years, with Eli Manning among the notable names not to make the cut in 2025.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Some sharp insight…
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
While the NFL touts its commitment to diversity…
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
First column, Super Bowl week… The NFL's tricky technology trajectory means officiating controversies are here to stay www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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The NFL's tricky technology trajectory means officiating controversies are here to stay
The NFL continues to look for ways it can leverage technology in officiating, but fans shouldn't expect advancements to be a cure-all.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Awesome column, @nrarmour.bsky.social.
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Jarrett Bell @jarrettbell.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
As Tom Schad details… Super Bowl 59 will include 'more visible' law enforcement after New Orleans attack, NFL says www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Super Bowl 59 will include 'more visible' law enforcement after New Orleans attack, NFL says
The NFL has adjusted its security plans and received additional support for Super Bowl 59 after the deadly Jan. 1 vehicle attack in New Orleans.
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