Much to the irritation of NFL purists, the league is no longer defined solely by what happens on the field. Social media has transformed players into cultural icons, and with that spotlight comes an unavoidable ripple effect: their partners are now public figures, for example, Taylor Swift and more. And when the cameras follow, so does the criticism.

From political dust-ups and resurfaced tweets to messy online feuds and viral controversies, today’s NFL WAGs face more public pressure than ever before. Fair or not, every post, every comment, and every appearance becomes part of the never-ending news cycle.

Some of the women on this list are headline regulars. Others might genuinely surprise you. But what they all share is the ability, intentional or not, to spark some serious conversation

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