The Biggest Athletes Strip Down for ESPN's Upcoming 'Body Issue'

Baring it all.

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ESPN is set to drop its annual Body Issue this Friday, featuring 23 athletes from various disciplines. Having already released photos of how Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas would be depicted on the cover — even getting poked fun at by Drake at this year’s inaugural NBA Awards Ceremony — ESPN has dropped more photos from the magazine’s ninth issue. Among those showcased are New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez, tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, and a host of Olympians. Check out some highlights from the Body Issue below.

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