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Meat Free Safety: D.J. Swearinger Embraces The Vegan Lifestyle

Every year, from the months of August to January – and sometimes February if you’re lucky – the body of an NFL player is put to the test in virtually every way possible. Football is no longer a game of one-dimensional players -- it has evolved to prospects needing a wide range of physical tools to be considered for a starting role or even a roster spot.

With so much being demanded of the modern day player, fitness has become more important than ever before, and in many cases, that goes hand-in-hand with a healthy diet.

For Redskins safety D.