Marcel Louis-Jacques, an award-winning former beat reporter for the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins, covered the Dolphins’ decision to waive linebacker Shaquil Barrett after his brief retirement in November despite missing key pass rushers. Barrett, who signed a one-year contract this offseason, can play again this season if he clears waivers. The Dolphins, led by coach Mike McDaniel, have relied on rookie Chop Robinson in place of injured players as they face potential playoff elimination in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns.
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Sources: Hawks land Alexander-Walker, Kennard
The Atlanta Hawks are acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Minnesota Timberwolves through a sign-and-trade deal valued at four years and $62 million, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Additionally, the Hawks have signed Luke Kennard to a one-year contract worth $11 million. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Hawks are trading for a player named Nickeil Alexander-Walker and giving him a big contract, and they also signed another player, Luke Kennard, for one...
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