The inside story of the AAF’s final day, through the eyes of its players
The apparent demise of the Alliance of American Football left many of its players reeling as they struggle to see what's next in their playing careers.
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Author: Matt Derrick
Matt Derrick is the lead beat writer and publisher of Chiefs Digest. He joined Chiefs Digest in 2013 and became lead beat writer in 2016. He resides in Kansas City, Missouri.
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