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Blindsided? Former Ravens OT Michael Oher Alleges Adoption Story Was A Lie

Former Baltimore Ravens OT Michael Oher is known more for his story than his NFL career. Adopted by a family when he was young, overcoming the odds, finding the strength to push through the adversity of his football career and make it to football’s biggest stage. His life story got told as part of a best-selling book and later became a full-length movie, The Blindside, a massive commercial success that won several awards.

Now, Michael Oher says it was all a lie.

In a 14-page petition field in Tennessee, Oher alleges he was never adopted.