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Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakouts
Read full article: Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakoutsInstead, the rookie safety injured his shoulder in the season opener and didnt play again last season. Now Abram is one of several second-year players poised for a breakout season in 2020. While Abrams season was cut short because of an injury, Tennessee first-round defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons started late because of one. Simmons recovered in time to play nine games of the regular season and three playoff games. He showed flashes as a rookie with 59 catches for 680 yards and five TDs despite substandard quarterback play from Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges.
Albert Wilson opts out of 2020 season
Read full article: Albert Wilson opts out of 2020 seasonDAVIE, Fla. – Wide receiver Albert Wilson has decided to opt out of the 2020 season. Wilson’s decision comes just one day after Allen Hurns became the first Dolphins player to announce a decision to sit out. Like Hurns, Wilson cited family reasons. Wilson released a statement on social media that read, “Not an easy decision to make... I’ve decided to opt out this 2020 season. Last year, Wilson had 43 catches for 351 yards and a touchdown.
The Latest: Lions activate Golladay from COVID-19 list
Read full article: The Latest: Lions activate Golladay from COVID-19 listThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Detroit Lions have activated wide receiver Kenny Golladay from the reserve/COVID-19 list. The list was created for players who either test positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with an infected person. ___Louisville has paused workouts for mens and womens soccer, field hockey and volleyball after 29 members of those programs tested positive for COVID-19. Team members who have not tested positive or been identified through contract tracing may be permitted to return to on-campus workouts on Aug. 10. He is the second Browns guard to opt out, following Drew Forbes.
Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go
Read full article: Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to goFILE - In this Sept. 25, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone. Global opinion has shifted so much that more people are now vilifying those who attack Kaepernick or misrepresent his stance. I have had many people attempt to discourage our support of Colin, which is unthinkable to me. He is encouraged because more folks support Kaepernicks movement but realizes theres a long way to go.
Dolphins WR Wilson calls being sidelined 'heartbreaking'
Read full article: Dolphins WR Wilson calls being sidelined 'heartbreaking'Getty ImagesDAVIE, Fla. - Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson is anxious to get back out on the field. Wilson was limited in practice on Thursday and is trying to work his way back in time to face the Chargers on Sunday. Wilson said, "Just kind of heartbreaking just not being able to help. We just move on week after week and try to figure it out." Wilson said it's been difficult to watch the Dolphins get off to such a slow start.
New Dolphins coach Flores gets in own workout at training camp
Read full article: New Dolphins coach Flores gets in own workout at training campDAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins rookie coach Brian Flores wiped sweat from his forehead as he stepped up to a cluster of media microphones to kick off training camp. Flores said his camp routine will include daily CrossFit training, which means pullups, pushups and squats - as if he doesn't have enough to do trying to orchestrate a Dolphins turnaround. Coming off a 7-9 season, the Dolphins are a 500-1 bet to win the Super Bowl, which makes them the NFL's longest long shot. The real test must wait until the Dolphins start to lose, but so far Flores' players are praising his approach. With the message he's trying to get across you know it's coming from a good place.
Dolphins open training camp under new regime
Read full article: Dolphins open training camp under new regimeLocal 10 sports reporter Clay Ferraro was there for the first day of training camp. pic.twitter.com/gq1mhZSZeZ Clay Ferraro (@ClayWPLG) July 25, 2019More Albert Wilson. pic.twitter.com/kLb2cMidFk Clay Ferraro (@ClayWPLG) July 25, 2019Kenny Stills just dropped a pass. Clay Ferraro (@ClayWPLG) July 25, 2019First oooohhhhhs from the crowd: Jakeem Grant just juked Jomal Wiltz out of his shoes in goal line 1-on-1s. Clay Ferraro (@ClayWPLG) July 25, 2019Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Former Hurricanes receiver Hurns at Dolphins camp in injury comeback
Read full article: Former Hurricanes receiver Hurns at Dolphins camp in injury comebackTom Pennington / Getty ImagesDAVIE, Fla. - Former Miami Hurricanes receiver Allen Hurns, coming back from a gruesome leg injury, is at the Miami Dolphins training camp in hopes of landing a job. Dolphins coach Brian Flores said Thursday the team will evaluate Hurns' health before deciding whether to offer him a contract. Hurns has 23 touchdown catches in five NFL seasons but made only 20 receptions for 295 yards for the Cowboys last year. Dolphins receiver Albert Wilson, who missed the final nine games last season with a hip injury, was limited in the first workout. Safety T.J. McDonald, tight end Dwayne Allen, linebacker Mike Hull and cornerback Cordrea Tankersley began camp on the active physically unable to perform list.