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Brian Flores Dolphins return to practice
As multiple NFL teams in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man, by Kenosha (Wisconsin) police, the Miami Dolphins had the day off.Led by second-year coach Brian Flores, one of just three Black head coaches in the NFL in 2020, Miami returned to [url=https://www.hiwhitesoxgearfan.com/chicago-white-sox-jersey/robin-ventura-jersey]Robin Ventura Jersey[/url] work, and practice, on Friday, one day before its intrasquad scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday.Flores addre [url=https://www.hiwhitesoxgearfan.com/chicago-white-sox-jersey/nellie-fox-jersey]Nellie Fox Jersey[/url] sed why the Dolphins chose not to sit out practice or protest Friday in response to the shooting."We talked about this the other day and I addre sed the Jacob Blake situation with you guys and talked to you about how upsetting it was, how [url=https://www.hiwhitesoxgearfan.com/chicago-white-sox-jersey/luke-appling-jersey]Luke Appling Jersey[/url] frustrating it is when these situations occur time after time after time and how we need more unity," Flores said."So we spoke as a team. Look, we understand there's a lot of things -- they're not where they need to be right now. It pains us. We spoke. We decided to practice, but we all know and understand that things aren't where they need to be right [url=https://www.hiwhitesoxgearfan.com/chicago-white-sox-jersey/reynaldo-lopez-jersey]Reynaldo Lopez Jersey[/url] now and we're going to meet later today and just talk about some things we can put into action so that we can try to create some -- make a difference -- create some change"Flores went on to detail how systemic racism and racial profiling has affected and continues to affect him."I've lived this. I grew up in this era. I've had guns pointed at me by police officers," Flores said. " [url=https://www.hiwhitesoxgearfan.com/chicago-white-sox-jersey/welington-castillo-jersey]Welington Castillo Jersey[/url] This is not something I take lightly or this team takes lightly."We need change."
Pittsburgh Steelers-Tennessee Titans Wee
Despite among players and personnel in the Tenne see Titans organization, the NFL still plans for the team to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers.The league is evaluating the situation and will adjust if needed as more information is gathered, . Titans coaches have told players if they have to go without any in-person work until Saturday, they'll have a walkthrough then and host the Steelers at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday as scheduled, [url=https://www.hinyyankeesfans.com/new-york-yankees-jersey/troy-tulowitzki-jersey]Troy Tulowitzki Jersey[/url] Garafolo added during the week [url=https://www.hinyyankeesfans.com/new-york-yankees-jersey/cameron-maybin-jersey]Cameron Maybin Jersey[/url] while the team facility is closed due to the positive COVID-19 tests.NFL Commi sioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all 32 clubs Tuesday re-emphasizing the importance of following the league's and players' a sociation's joint protocols, including distancing inside team facilities, wearing proper facial coverings and related protective personal equipment, maintaining cleanline s of facilities, carefully regulating behavior and contacts outside of the club facility, and immediately reporting any symptoms a player or personnel member may have, as well as family members with whom players [url=https://www.hinyyankeesfans.com/new-york-yankees-jersey/gary-sanchez-jersey]Gary Sanchez Jersey[/url] or personnel members have close contact.Goodell also urged clubs to "revisit the steps they have taken to minimize the number of close contacts, particularly while traveling and within position groups, and should review their procedures for bringing in new players for tryouts and po sible signing.""Each of us has a special responsibility to keep others safe and healthy," Goodell wrote. "What each of us does affects not only ourselves and our immediate families, but many others on our own club and on other clubs."The league will share with [url=https://www.hinyyankeesfans.com/new-york-yankees-jersey/greg-bird-jersey]Greg Bird Jersey[/url] clubs any additional information they receive as they continue to monitor developments. For now, though, the games are on schedule to continue Sunday."We don't have a lot of definitive answers long term as to what the prognosis looks like," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday, via . "We have been given a mandate to prepare as if the game is going to be played, and played on time [url=https://www.hinyyankeesfans.com/new-york-yankees-jersey/don-mattingly-jersey]Don Mattingly Jersey[/url] ."As Tomlin prepares his team for the game he indicated he has no reservations about the Titans po sibly having coronavirus-positive players inadvertently playing against his Steelers."No, we're going to trust the medical experts," he said. "We're going to go down with the intention of playing and playing to win."
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A.J. Dillon tests positive for COVID-19
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Cowboys Aldon Smith leads NFL in sacks a
The NFL's leader in QB takedowns through three weeks (entering ) is a player who hadn't played a down of football since 2015. hasn't just been the Dallas Cowboys' best defensive player through three games, he also leads the NFL in sacks with 4, ahead of and (3.5).Smith compiled three sacks of in Seattle."I feel like I try [url=https://www.giantsgearsfan.com/san-francisco-giants-jersey/johnny-cueto-jersey]Johnny Cueto Jersey[/url] to bring my A-game every time I go out and play,'' Smith said, . "I work well with the other guys and we work well with each other."Rushing is [url=https://www.giantsgearsfan.com/san-francisco-giants-jersey/kobe-bryant-jersey]Kobe Bryant Jersey[/url] a team effort, especially with this quarterback. If it wasn't for the other guys playing their roles and doing things, it would have been much tougher for me to make some plays out there."The Cowboys sacked Wilson four times total, but couldn't slow the MVP front-runner, allowing five TD pa ses and 315 yards pa sing, as Dallas fell to 1-2."I think it's important that you don't let him frustrate you and discourage your rush,'' Smith said. "He does a good job keeping plays active. It was something [url=https://www.giantsgearsfan.com/san-francisco-giants-jersey/alex-dickerson-jersey]Alex Dickerson Jersey[/url] that we prepared for and something we knew going in."It's just that we've got to make more plays next time."Smith's three sacks were the first time he earned three or [url=https://www.giantsgearsfan.com/san-francisco-giants-jersey/blank-jersey]Blank Jersey[/url] more QB takedowns since Week 11, 2012. The seven years and 312 days between three-sack performances mark the sixth-longest stretch between such games since 1982, per NFL Research.The Cowboys defense hasn't gotten off to a good start under new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, but Smith has been an unequivocal bright spot. The 31-year-old might not have the ma sive burst he did early in his career, but Smith still brings persistent pre sure and can push the pocket even when he doesn't get home for the sack.Smith is attempting to write a new chapter in his career. It's off to a phenomenal start through three games. If he keeps up this pace, Smith will be one of the best stories [url=https://www.giantsgearsfan.com/san-francisco-giants-jersey/joe-panik-jersey]Joe Panik Jersey[/url] of the 2020 season.
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NFLPA tells board NFL has proposed 35 sa
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