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Disappointing silence on Buoniconti; Dolphins and UM notes

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An 10-pack of Dolphins and UM notes:

• Nick Buoniconti told me last week that he didn’t receive a single call from the NFL after he told Sports Illustrated about all the health problems he’s experiencing as a presumed result of playing football, including struggles to put on a shirt, and his diagnosis of neurodegenerative dementia.

The fact nobody from the NFL called to offer help or commiserate is disappointing, Buoinconti said.

“I might have more to say [eventually] but right now, I'm struggling,” said the 76-year-old Hall of Famer, adding “if it wasn't for my wife, I wouldn't be alive today.