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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Who gets the task of replacing Jevon Holland in Miami's defense? — It's a question the Miami Dolphins coaches and players have gone to great lengths to avoid answering this week. — Maybe they want the element of surprise for Sunday's 1 p.m. game against rookie quarterback Zach Wilson and the New York Jets?
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Amid Dolphins' COVID issues, it appears RB Duke Johnson will play at home for first time with his hometown team — MIAMI GARDENS — Duke Johnson recalls being in middle school when he would dream about playing for the hometown Miami Dolphins at the stadium that was right in his neighborhood.
Discussion:
Orange County Register and The Phinsider
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
While COVID affects Dolphins at running back, safety, Miami could get injured players back at those positions — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins began the week of practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets with four players on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Wednesday …
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Mercury News and Daily Herald
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle placed on COVID list as team voluntarily moves to stricter protocols
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The Phinsider, Boston Herald and ProFootballTalk
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins Q&A: Will Gerrid Doaks finally get his chance at running back?
Discussion:
Orange County Register
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Adoree Jackson Giants' latest COVID positive as NFL amends protocols during league-wide outbreak — While the NFL adjusted its COVID-19 protocols and tussled with the players' union over enforcement measures on Thursday, Giants defensive players continued to drop like flies.
Discussion:
Orange County Register
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Giants have 5 COVID positives, push meetings virtual as virus batters NFL — The rapid resurgence of COVID-19 through the NFL has not spared the Giants. — The team placed five more players on the league's COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday afternoon, raising their total to six since Monday …
Discussion:
Elite Sports NY and Mercury News
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Giants not fast-tracking Jake Fromm with Daniel Jones still out — Daniel Jones will miss a third straight game with his neck strain, Joe Judge said Wednesday. So Mike Glennon will make his third straight start against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
Discussion:
Orange County Register and GMEN HQ
Rick Stroud / Tampa Bay Times:
Former Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo says he was kicked by Urban Meyer during warmups — Lambo reported the incident to the team's legal counsel through his agent but never met with them. — Updated Just now — Josh Lambo was off to a slow start. The Jaguars All-Pro missed a field-goal attempt …
Chicago Tribune:
How the Chicago Bears are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak — 11 players and all 3 coordinators this week: 'We're not the only team going through this' — The Chicago Bears are taking extra precautions this week after a COVID-19 outbreak sidelined all three coordinators and six additional players Thursday.
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Associated Press, Boston.com and Daily Herald
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
What are MLB teams doing during the lockout? A lot — During the lockout, Major League Baseball personnel notably cannot speak with their major league players — not about free agency talks, rehab assignments, or spring plans. That gag order extends to the press, too …
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MLB Trade Rumors, Cubbies Crib, Bless You Boys, New Jersey Online and Bleacher Nation
Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice as he recovers from ankle sprain; veteran QB Josh Johnson signed — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from an ankle sprain ahead of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
Discussion:
Mercury News and Boston Herald
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Guardians put single-game spring training tickets on sale Saturday — Cleveland, Ohio — Give the Guardians points for optimism. — With MLB's lockout about to enter its third week, the Guardians announced Tuesday that single-game tickets for their spring training schedu …
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Away Back Gone and baseballmusings.com
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
NBA postpones the Chicago Bulls' next 2 games because of the team's COVID-19 outbreak, which stands at 10 players in the last 2 weeks — The NBA on Monday postponed the next two games for the Chicago Bulls because of the team's COVID-19 outbreak, which has seen 10 players enter the league's health …
Discussion:
Orange County Register
Justin Toscano / NorthJersey.com:
Why the NY Mets manager job is now more attractive than ever — When his tenure ended, former Mets manager Luis Rojas had worked under two owners, three general managers and a team president. He experienced drastically different situations in each of his two seasons leading the Mets.
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