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In a video grab from Zoom, New York Jets guard Alex Lewis speaks during a news conference Aug. 6, 2020, in Florham Park, N.J. The big guys up front on the Jets' offensive line got close while being far apart. Group texts. Silly memes. Funny jokes. Serious Zoom conversations. They all helped keep the lines of communication open during months of social-distanced bonding for a revamped unit loaded with several players who had never actually met each other in person until a few weeks ago because of the coronavirus pandemic. (New York Jets via AP)
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By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 15, 2020 04:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Marcedes Lewis runs a drill during NFL football training camp in Green Bay, Wis. Reporters from The Associated Press spoke to more than two dozen athletes from around the globe -- representing seven countries and 11 sports -- to get a sense of how concerned or confident they are about resuming competition. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) keeps watch during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. The 29-year-old Ryan played his first four NFL seasons with New England, helping the Patriots win two Super Bowls before signing a three-year, $30 million contract that included $12 million guaranteed with Tennessee in 2017. He set career highs with 105 total tackles, 18 passes defensed and 4½ sacks to go along with four interceptions last season, but Tennessee chose to move on. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
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By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 26, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

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FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tyrann Mathieu celebrate after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Kansas City Chiefs began talking about a repeat before they had even left the stadium following their Super Bowl triumph. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
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By The Associated Press May. 15, 2020 03:25 AM EDT