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Judy Battista

Senior National Columnist

Judy Battista joined NFL Media in August 2013 as a reporter covering league-wide issues. In her role at NFL Media, Battista writes weekly columns on NFL.com and appears regularly on NFL Network shows, such as NFL Total Access and NFL Now.

Before joining NFL Media, Battista spent almost 15 years at the New York Times, where she covered the NFL nationally since 2004. Battista also served as a reporter for Newsday and The Miami Herald.

Raised in South Florida, Battista graduated from the University of Miami where she majored in journalism and political science. Battista is married to sports reporter Anthony McCarron. She resides with her husband and their daughter Grace in New York.

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Dolphins dominate against struggling Jets on Black Friday, but still have plenty to prove

Nov 24, 2023

The Dolphins dominated against the Jets in the NFL's first-ever game on Black Friday. However, does this win mean Miami has a complete team that could cruise through the playoffs? Judy Battista examines the Dolphins on both sides of the ball after their blowout win. 
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Five trends that came into focus in Week 3: Dolphins' dynamic offense, reality checks for two NFC teams

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In Week 3 of the NFL season, the early games from Sunday brought a few things into sharper focus. Senior National Columnist Judy Battista examines progress (or lack of) for some notable teams. 
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NFL, NFLPA will provide funding for research into pain treatment, including medical marijuana 

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NFL/NFLPA looking to fund research about pain treatment, particularly alternatives to opioids. Cannabis/CBD are of interest, but more research is needed on efficacy and safety. 
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Reality setting in around the NFL after positive COVID-19 tests disrupt 2020 season

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NFL Network's Judy Battista examines the eventful week of positive COVID-19 cases ahead of Week 4, and the NFL's handling of issues they've been expecting to stabilize during an unprecedented 2020 season.