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Sam Darnold returns to practice with the Jets as he awaits clearance to play

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold calls a play against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 8, 2019. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday and was expected to take most of the reps in team drills to get his timing and conditioning back as he awaits to be cleared for contact.

Adam Gase sounded much more optimistic Wednesday about Darnold playing Sunday against the Eagles than he did earlier in the week. Darnold still has to jump some hurdles before he gets the green light to play following a bout with mono.