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Jets QB Sam Darnold Sidelined For Sunday’s Game As Mono Recovery Continues

NEW YORK (AP) — Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has been ruled out for New York’s game at Philadelphia on Sunday as he continues to recover from mononucleosis.

Coach Adam Gase says Friday that Darnold had tests Thursday night and the results were not positive enough for doctors to clear him to play.

Coach Gase announces that QB Sam Darnold is out Sunday for #NYJvsPHI.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 4, 2019

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