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Former NFL Defensive Tackle Defends Pat McAfee Amid Utah Controversy

Former NFL Defensive Tackle Defends Pat McAfee Amid Utah Controversy
World Sports · 16:31:51 - Friday, 30 October 2026

A former NFL defensive tackle has criticized those who are criticizing ESPN personality Pat McAfee following a controversy involving the University of Utah. The ex-player, whose name was not disclosed, called McAfee "iconic" and said the backlash shows "how soft the world is." The controversy stems from McAfee's recent comments about the Utah football program, though specific details were not provided in initial reports.

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