I’m a real football fan—and that’s exactly why I’m writing this.

The NFL has protected abusers for far too long. From Deshaun Watson to Ray Rice, time and time again, the league has allowed violence against women to go unpunished.

This article breaks down the disturbing pattern, the players involved, and the real accountability the NFL refuses to enforce.

It’s time to stop pretending this league stands for anything.

Survivors don’t stay silent because they’re weak. They stay silent because they’ve seen what happens when others speak up. They’ve seen the questions, the gaslighting, the disbelief. The truth is—we don’t need more courage. We need a system that deserves our trust.